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 Big South (11 of 12 coaches responded).

Additions: Longwood

Departures: none

The team to beat: *Coastal Carolina

The top starting pitchers: *Tyler Herb, Coastal Carolina (right); Dean Roland, UNC Asheville; Ryan Connolly, Coastal Carolina; Tyler Costello, Radford

The top closer: Aaron Burke, Coastal Carolina

The pitcher you least want to face: Aaron Burke, Coastal Carolina

The most underrated pitcher: Tyler Klitsch, Winthrop; Ryan Mattes, Campbell

The best defensive catcher: John Harris, Gardner-Webb

The best catcher arm: Trey Wimmer, Liberty

The best defensive infielder: Jeff Kemp, Radford

The best infield arm: Jeff Kemp, Radford

The best defensive outfielder: Jacob May, Coastal Carolina

The best outfield arm: Jacob May, Coastal Carolina; T.J. Olesczuk, Winthrop

The best pure hitters: Michael Felton, Campbell; Bryan Aanderud, Liberty; Alex Close, Liberty (right)

The biggest power threats: Alex Close, Liberty; Brad Zebedis, Presbyterian; Jeff Kemp, Radford

The hitter you least want to face: Alex Close, Liberty

The toughest hitter to strike out: Michael Felton, Campbell

The most underrated hitter: Jeff Kemp, Radford

The best baserunner: Jacob May, Coastal Carolina

The best game coach: Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Jason Murray, Liberty

*unanimous selection

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