...at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Ryan Rowland-Smith #19 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on...

Seattle Mariners catcher Jeff Clement throws the ball back to pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith in the eighth inning of their baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland on...

Jeff Rowland (left) and Ryan McVay are key performers for New Mexico

New Mexico's Jeff Rowland (left) and Ryan McVay will be in the hunt for a national title this season