Florida is grabbing the early headlines as the season opens, while two-time defending champ South Carolina tries to rebuild for another title run. Check out all the top Division I players and teams.

• Polls: Baseball America | Collegiate Baseball | NCBWA | Coaches'

Last spring, Johnathan Taylor's life changed forever when the Georgia outfielder was paralyzed after an outfield collision. Now teammates, alumni and strangers are literally helping him get back on his feet.

• Donate: Help JT's recovery  Jonathan Taylor Benefit

Darin Erstad looks to start the next chapter of his career as the coach of Nebraska. Erstad hopes that his 14 years of experience in the major leagues will quiet his critics.

• Polls: Baseball America | Collegiate Baseball | NCBWA | USA Today/ESPN Coaches'

A wealth of arms on the mound, experience at the plate and a hunger from finishing second last year has put Florida atop the Baseball America preseason rankings for the second consecutive year. 

• Gators top Collegiate Baseball poll too  Polls: Baseball America | Collegiate Baseball