Start with Maximus Martin. The junior infielder has led K-State with a .332 batting average since he transferred in from Georgia State. Bu the has done more than simply get on base. He has also hit 14 home runs and 18 doubles on his way to 54 RBI.

The No. 4 seeds drive most of the discrepancies in regional strength. Houston Christian, with an RPI of 91, is the seventh highest-rated No. 4 seed in the tournament. LSU's first-round opponent, Little Rock, is the lowest-rated team in the field at No. 243 in the RPI.

The Kansas Jayhawks are headed to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 where they will face off against the reigning Big East Champion Creighton Bluejays.