Feb. 19, 2010

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 Southern Conference (four out of 11 coaches participated).

The team to beat is:  Georgia Southern

The top three starting pitchers are: Asher Wojciechowski, The Citadel; Jimmy Reyes, Elon; Jake Brown, Georgia Southern

The top closer is: Thomas Girdwood, Elon

The one pitcher you don’t want to face is: Asher Wojciechowski, The Citadel

The most underrated pitcher is: Ian Parry, Furman

The best defensive catcher is: Mike Melillo, Elon

The best catcher arm is: Mike Melillo, Elon

The best defensive infielder is: Kyle Jordan, The Citadel

The best defensive outfielder is: Corey Overholtzer, UNC Greensboro

The three best pure hitters are: Joey Bergman, College of Charleston (pictured right); Ross Heffley, Western Carolina; Wes Hobson, Appalachian State

The three biggest power threats are: Joey Bergman, College of Charleston; Mike Melillo, Elon; Brian Harrison, Furman

The hitter you least want to face is: Joey Bergman, College of Charleston

The most underrated hitter is: No hitter received more than one vote

The best base-runner is: Joey Bergman, College of Charleston

Your favorite road stadium to visit is: Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, The Citadel; and UNCG Baseball Stadium, UNC Greensboro

The best game coach is: Mike Kennedy, Elon

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: Greg Starbuck, Elon

(photos courtesy of Brown and Yale Media Relations Offices)