Feb. 14, 2011

CollegeBaseballInsider.com asked college coaches around the country to preview the 2011 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 Patriot League (five of six coaches responded).

The team to beat is: Army

Rank the top three starting pitchers: *Nate Koneski, Holy Cross (pictured right); Ben Nelson, Navy; Ben Koenigsfeld, Army

The top closer is: *Kevin McKague, Army

The pitcher you least want to face is: (tie) Nate Koneski, Holy Cross; and Kevin McKague, Army

The most underrated pitcher is: Trey Frahler, Bucknell

The best defensive catcher is: J.T. Watkins, Army

The best catcher arm is: no player received more than one vote

The best defensive infielder is: *Clint Moore, Army

The best infield arm is: (tie) Alex Maldonado, Holy Cross; and Clint Moore, Army

The best defensive outfielder is: Rob Froio, Lafayette

The best outfield arm is: Ben Koenigsfeld, Army

Rank the three best pure hitters: Clint Moore, Army; Alex Azor, Navy; Ben Koenigsfeld, Army

Rank the three biggest power threats: *Doug Shribman, Bucknell (pictured right); Kevin McKague, Army; Nick Ciardiello, Holy Cross

The hitter you least want to face is: Doug Shribman, Bucknell

The toughest hitter to strike out is: Alex Azor, Navy

The most underrated hitter is: Alex Azor, Navy

The best base-runner is: Rob Froio, Lafayette

The best game coach is: (tie) Gene Depew, Bucknell; and Joe Sottolano, Army

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: *Scott Heather, Bucknell

*unanimous selection

(photos courtesy of Holy Cross & Bucknell Media Relations Offices)