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Luke Hill is ranked No. 29 among third basemen, while the Orioles seek roster improvements for the 2025 MLB season.

Luke Hill has made a significant impact in college baseball, being ranked as the No. 29 third baseman in the nation by D1Baseball`s Preseason Top 50 Third Basemen List. The Ole Miss junior showcased his talent during his sophomore year, achieving a .291 batting average, scoring 36 runs, and stealing 12 bases. His performance in SEC play was particularly impressive, hitting .321 with an on-base percentage of .414, contributing 19 runs in 29 conference games. Over his first two seasons, Hill has maintained a .303 batting average, scoring 79 runs and driving in 69 RBIs across 108 games. He is also recognized as the No. 72 College Prospect for the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft.

As Ole Miss Baseball gears up for the 2025 season, they will kick off their campaign against Arizona on February 14 during the Shriners Children`s College Showdown in Arlington, Texas. Hill`s performance will be crucial as the team looks to make a strong impression early in the season.

In Major League Baseball, the Baltimore Orioles are actively seeking to bolster their roster as the offseason approaches its conclusion. General Manager Mike Elias has expressed the team`s desire to acquire a top-of-the-rotation starter to fill the void left by Corbin Burnes, who was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Orioles have already made notable signings, including outfielders Tyler O`Neill and Dylan Carlson, catcher Gary Sánchez, and right-handed starters Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano. Their current rotation features Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez, Charlie Morton, Dean Kremer, and Tomoyuki Sugano, with plans to start the season with a standard five-man rotation.

Projected standings from FanGraphs indicate that the New York Yankees are expected to lead with 94 wins, while the Baltimore Orioles are projected to win 91 games. Other teams like the Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros are also expected to perform well, with projections of 93 and 88 wins, respectively.

For more details on Luke Hill`s ranking, visit Luke Hill`s ranking. To see the projected standings, check out MLB projected standings.

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