18-Year Plan Edition

For a nondescript program, that's the number of years to go from rock bottom to #1.

Key Players: Baylor Men's Basketball, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Gonzaga Men's Basketball, Houston Astros, Hartford Men's Basketball, Chicago State Men's Basketball, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Texas-Rio Grande Valley Men's Basketball, Toronto Blue Jays, Idaho State Football, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Idaho Football, Weber State Football, Alabama Men's Basketball, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Men's Basketball