Feb. 15, 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 SWAC (four of 10 coaches responded).

The team to beat in your conference is: Alcorn State

Rank the top three starting pitchers: Steve Easter, Alcorn State; Jose De Leon, Southern; Quintavious Drains, Jackson State; Zephan Rochelle, Southern

The top closer is: Richard Bautista, Grambling State

The pitcher you least want to face is: Steve Easter, Alcorn State

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

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

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

The best defensive infielder is: no player received more than one vote

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

The best defensive outfielder is: Wilmy Marrero, Southern

The best outfield arm is: Wilmy Marrero, Southern

Rank the three best pure hitters: Eduardo Gonzalez, Alcorn State; Wilmy Marrero, Southern, Scott Hornstra, Mississippi Valley State

Rank the three biggest power threats: Eduardo Gonzalez, Alcorn State; Scott Hornstra, Mississippi Valley State; Rodney Warren, Alcorn State

The hitter you least want to face is: Wilmy Marrero, Southern

The toughest hitter to strike out is: no player received more than one vote

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

The best base-runner is: no player received more than one vote

The best game coach is: no coach received more than one vote

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: no coach received more than one vote