Feb. 2, 2012

CollegeBaseballInsider.com asked college coaches around the country to preview the 2012 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 Big South (nine of 11 coaches responded).

The team to beat: Coastal Carolina

The top starting pitchers: Josh Conway, Coastal Carolina (right); Eddie Butler, Radford; John Niggli, Liberty

The top closer: Abram Williams, Radford

The pitcher you least want to face: (tie) Josh Conway, Coastal Carolina; and Ryan Dull, UNC Asheville

The most underrated pitcher: Charlie McCready, Charleston Southern

The best defensive catcher: Tucker Frawley, Coastal Carolina

The best catcher arm: Tucker Frawley, Coastal Carolina

The best defensive infielder: Jeff Kemp, Radford

The best infield arm: Jeff Kemp, Radford

The best defensive outfielder: Matt Hillsinger, Radford

The best outfield arm: Daniel Bowman, Coastal Carolina

The best pure hitters: Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian (right); Matt Hillsinger, Radford; Daniel Bowman, Coastal Carolina; Dusty Quattlebaum, Gardner-Webb

The biggest power threats: Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian; Daniel Bowman, Coastal Carolina; Tony Micklon, Presbyterian

The hitter you least want to face: Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian

The toughest hitter to strike out: Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian

The most underrated hitter: Dusty Quattlebaum, Gardner-Webb

The best base-runner: Matt Hillsinger, Radford

The best game coach: Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Kevin Schnall, Coastal Carolina

(photos courtesy of Coastal Carolina & Presbyterian Media Relations Offices)