The 2026 NWAC Southern Region JUCO Alumni Leaderboard highlights Linn-Benton as the top college with 27 alumni active on four-year baseball rosters. Overall, 143 players from 8 colleges within the Southern Region are competing at the four-year level across various NCAA and NAIA divisions. Umpqua and Mt. Hood follow closely with 24 and 22 alumni respectively, showcasing a strong alumni pipeline in the region.

By the Numbers
  • 27 alumni from Linn-Benton on four-year rosters.
  • 143 total alumni across 8 colleges in the Southern Region.
  • Linn-Benton finished the season with a record of 38-11-0, giving them a .776 win percentage.
State of Play
  • Linn-Benton leads the region not only in alumni numbers but also in win percentage.
  • Umpqua and Mt. Hood maintain competitive alumni counts, with 24 and 22 respectively.
  • Overall, the region makes up about 27.0% of all NWAC alumni playing at the four-year level.
What's Next

The focus will likely shift to how these colleges can enhance their programs to develop more players for four-year institutions. Upcoming recruitment efforts may prioritize maintaining or increasing alumni participation in four-year baseball. Expectations are high for continued success, particularly for schools like Linn-Benton who set performance benchmarks.

Bottom Line

Linn-Benton's strong alumni presence and performance in 2026 underscore the importance of successful player development in creating pathways to four-year baseball programs. Colleges in the Southern Region are encouraged to capitalize on this momentum to further expand their athletic pipelines.