LSU is ranked No. 12 in the 2012 Collegiate Baseball newspaper poll. The Tigers are one of six SEC teams appearing in the Top 40, along with No. 1 Florida, No. 2 South Carolina, No. 8 Arkansas, No. 18 Georgia and No. 23 Vanderbilt. Southern Mississippi, another LSU opponent this season, is No. 30 in the ranking. LSU opens the 2012 season on Friday, Feb. 17, versus Air Force in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers, who captured the 2009 College World Series title, are seeking their third CWS appearance in the past five seasons. LSU completed its six-week fall practice session in November, and the Tigers will begin preseason workouts in January. Read more about the Tigers baseball squad and see the full rankings here.
Tigers baseball gets No. 12 preseason ranking
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