Feb. 7, 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 Ivy League (six of eight coaches responded).

The team to beat in your conference is: Princeton

Rank the top three starting pitchers: Matt Bowman, Princeton (right); Mike Ford, Princeton; Vince Voiro, Penn

The top closer is: A.J. Goetz, Princeton

The pitcher you least want to face is: Matt Bowman, Princeton

The most underrated pitcher is: Kyle Hunter, Dartmouth

The best defensive catcher is: Sam Mulroy, Princeton

The best catcher arm is: Sam Mulroy, Princeton

The best defensive infielder is: Joe Sclafani, Dartmouth

The best infield arm is: Matt Bowman, Princeton

The best defensive outfielder is: Greg Zebrack, Penn

The best outfield arm is: Brian Billigen, Cornell

Rank the three best pure hitters: Dario Pizzano, Columbia; Joe Sclafani, Dartmouth (right); Greg Zebrack, Penn

Rank the three biggest power threats: Dario Pizzano, Columbia; Chris O’Dowd, Dartmouth; Greg Zebrack, Penn

The hitter you least want to face is: Dario Pizzano, Columbia

The toughest hitter to strike out is: Joe Sclafani, Dartmouth

The most underrated hitter is: no player received more than one vote

The best base-runner is: John Sheridan, Brown

The best game coach is: (tie) Brett Boretti, Columbia; and Bob Whalen, Dartmouth

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: Lloyd Brewer, Princeton

(photos courtesy of Princeton & Dartmouth Media Relations Offices)