Feb. 10, 2010

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CollegeBaseballInsider.com asked college coaches around the country to preview the 2010 college baseball season by sharing their insights on the teams and players to watch in their conferences. CBI compiled their answers to provide a sneak peek for the season ahead. click here for CBI Conference Previews

Today, we take a look at the ACC (10 out of 12 coaches participated).

The team to beat is: Virginia

The top three starting pitchers are: Deck McGuire, Georgia Tech; Danny Hultzen, Virginia (pictured right); Sean Gilmartin, Florida State

The top closer is: Kevin Arico, Virginia

The one pitcher you don’t want to face is: Danny Hultzen, Virginia

The most underrated pitcher is: Pat Dean, Boston College; and Matthew Price, Virginia Tech

The best defensive catcher is: Yasmani Grandal, Miami

The best catcher arm is: Yasmani Grandal, Miami

The best defensive infielder is: Jake Lemmerman, Duke

The best defensive outfielder is: Tyler Holt, Florida State

The three best pure hitters are: Tyler Holt, Florida State (pictured right); Dan Grovatt, Virginia; Austin Wates, Virginia Tech

The three biggest power threats are: Mike McGee, Florida State; Matt Skole, Georgia Tech; Yasmani Grandal, Miami

The hitter you least want to face is: Tyler Holt, Florida State

The most underrated hitter is: Austin Wates, Virginia Tech

The best base-runner is: Tyler Holt, Florida State

Your favorite road stadium to visit is: Dick Howser Stadium, Florida State*

The best game coach is: Mike Martin, Florida State

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: Kevin McMullan, Virginia*

*unanimous selection

(Hultzen photo by Jimmy Jones; Holt photo by Larry Novey, FSU Sports Information)