Link: http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/breaking-bubble-gets-teams/
Long article, but its summary:
Long article, but its summary:
- The Top 45 RPI benchmark is more useful for mid-majors. Power-conference teams should aim higher
- Besides RPI, conference record was the biggest determinant in whether teams got in. A quality conference record can compensate for a mediocre RPI.
- Mid-majors are given more leeway in the RPI but need to dominate their conferences. They need to finish first or second and win roughly two-thirds of their league games or more.
- Strength of schedule, while it shouldn't be ignored, is a poor indicator of which teams get in. You have to win.
- Being good on the road is a big plus, and not just because it helps you in the RPI formula. Winning road games makes a strong impression on the committee.
- Being extremely good (or bad) against the Top 50 and Top 100 helps (or hurts), but if you're in the middle, you'll need the other factors going for you.
