Feb. 8, 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 WAC (five out of seven coaches participated).

The team to beat is: Fresno State*

The top three starting pitchers are: Derek Benny, Fresno State (pictured right); Daniel Simon, New Mexico State; Harrison Kuroda, Hawaii; Matthew Sisto, Hawaii

The top closer is: Daniel Timlin, Nevada

The one pitcher you don’t want to face is: Derek Benny, Fresno State

The most underrated pitcher is: Brock Stassi, Nevada

The best defensive catcher is: Trent Garrison, Fresno State

The best catcher arm is: Trent Garrison, Fresno State

The best defensive infielder is: Greg Garcia, Hawaii

The best defensive outfielder is: Westley Moss, Nevada

The three best pure hitters are: Kolten Wong, Hawaii; Devon Dageford, Louisiana Tech (pictured right); Danny Muno, Fresno State

The three biggest power threats are: Devon Dageford, Louisiana Tech*; Kolten Wong, Hawaii; Dusty Robinson, Fresno State

The hitter you least want to face is: Devon Dageford, Louisiana Tech

The most underrated hitter is: Shaun Kort, Nevada

The best base-runner is: Westley Moss, Nevada*

Your favorite road stadium to visit is: J.C. Love Field, Louisiana Tech; and Les Murakami Stadium, Hawaii*

The best game coach is: Mike Batesole, Fresno State

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: Matt Curtis, Fresno State

*unanimous selection

(photo courtesy of Fresno State and Louisiana Tech Media Relations Offices)