UCLA picked to finish third in Pac-10 baseball

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The college baseball season begins in two weeks, and the Pacific 10 Conference coaches have picked UCLA to finish third and USC eighth in their preseason coaches’ poll.

Arizona State was tabbed as the favorite, followed by Oregon State.

UCLA has been ranked as high as No. 20 by Collegiate Baseball. The Bruins open their season on Feb.19 at home against Southern University.

USC opens its season Feb. 19 on the road at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Here’s a rundown on the Trojans.

-- Eric Sondheimer