Feb. 4, 2013

CollegeBaseballInsider.com surveyed college coaches around the country to preview the 2013 college baseball season by sharing their thoughts on the teams and players to watch in their conferences. CBI compiled their answers to provide insight on the upcoming season. click here for CBI Conference Previews

Today, we take a look at the Atlantic 10 (10 of 15 coaches responded).

Additions: Butler, VCU

Departures: none

The team to beat: Saint Louis

The top starting pitchers: Kyle Mullen, Saint Joseph’s; Zak Sterling, Richmond; Alex Alemann, Saint Louis; Clay Smith, Saint Louis

The top closer: Andrew Brockett, Richmond (right); Pat Christensen, La Salle

The pitcher you least want to face: Andrew Brockett, Richmond; Zak Sterling, Richmond

The most underrated pitcher: Eddie Gray, St. Bonaventure; Kyle Mullen, Saint Joseph’s

The best defensive catcher: Brian O’Keefe, Saint Joseph’s

The best catcher arm: Brian O’Keefe, Saint Joseph’s

The best defensive infielder: Tim Caputo, Rhode Island; Mike LeBel, Rhode Island

The best infield arm: Mike LeBel, Rhode Island

The best defensive outfielder: Jeff Roy, Rhode Island

The best outfield arm: Jeff Roy, Rhode Island

The best pure hitters: Jeff Roy, Rhode Island (right); Bill Cullen, VCU; Joey Cujas, VCU

The biggest power threats: Jacob Mayers, Richmond; Alex Kelly, Saint Louis; Bill Cullen, VCU; Mike LeBel, Rhode Island, Jeff Roy, Rhode Island

The hitter you least want to face: Jeff Roy, Rhode Island

The toughest hitter to strike out: Jeff Roy, Rhode Island

The most underrated hitter: no player received more that one vote

The best baserunner: Jeff Roy, Rhode Island

The best game coach: Scott Googins, Xavier; Tony Vittorio, Dayton

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Tag Montague, Richmond

(photos courtesy of UR & URI Media Relations Offices)