Former Braves Owen Prince and Bradley Garner, both from VMI, were named to the All-Southern Conference Preseason Baseball Team by Perfect game. Garner was preseason choice for conference Player of the Year. Mercer pitcher Miguel Hugas, a 2025 Brave, was selected the No. 1 MLB prospect in the conference.

Former Staunton Braves player and Radford junior Breckin Nace was named to the All-Big South preseason team at the utility position. Nace was a second-team All-Big South selection a year ago when he hit .359 with 21 extra-base hits. On the mound, he made eight starts with a 4.40 ERA. Nace was also listed among the conference’s top MLB prospects in the Class of 2026.