One player who will decide each NCAA baseball super regional this weekend

The NCAA baseball Super Regionals kick off this weekend, featuring eight matchups where teams must win two games to advance to the College World Series. Two teams—West Virginia/Cal Poly and Troy/Little Rock—will make their first appearances in Omaha. In the Athens Super Regional, Georgia’s Matt Scott, a Stanford transfer, could be crucial if starter Dylan Vigue struggles. Georgia’s SEC Player of the Year, Daniel Jackson, will also play a key role following Tre Phelps’ suspension in Game 1. Auburn’s Chase Fralick, a standout catcher, has driven the Tigers’ offense with six home runs and 15 RBIs in the regional. His bat will be a major threat against Ole Miss, especially after hitting a home run in each regional game. Oregon’s Naulivou Lauaki Jr., a redshirt freshman, has been dominant since returning to health, hitting 14 home runs in 27 games. His power could decide the Austin Super Regional against Texas. North Carolina’s Jason DeCaro, the Tar Heels’ ace, must pitch strongly to keep UNC in the tournament after struggling in recent starts. Meanwhile, Kansas’ Tyson LeBlanc, named Most Outstanding Player in the regional, will be vital in leading the Jayhawks against Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s Deiten Lachance, a McLennan Community College transfer, has been a late-season offensive spark with 10 home runs in the past month. His performance will determine whether the Sooners can keep pace with Kansas.