Feb. 5, 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 CAA (all 10 coaches responded).

Additions: none

Departures: VCU

The team to beat: UNC Wilmington

The top starting pitchers: Mat Batts, UNC Wilmington; Mike Trionfo, Towson (right); Chad Kuhl, Delaware

The top closer: John Farrell, William and Mary

The pitcher you least want to face: Mat Batts, UNC Wilmington

The most underrated pitcher: Dean Ali, Old Dominion; Kevin Ferguson, Northeastern; Mike Trionfo, Towson

The best defensive catcher: Andrew Parker, Towson

The best catcher arm: Drew Farber, UNC Wilmington; Andrew Parker, Towson; Matt Reistetter, Hofstra; Ty Warrington, Delaware

The best defensive infielder: Dalton Rouleau, Hofstra

The best infield arm: Dalton Rouleau, Hofstra

The best defensive outfielder: Aaron Barbosa, Northeastern

The best outfield arm: Tyler Molinaro, UNC Wilmington

The best pure hitters: Jared Hammer, Hofstra (right); Jimmy Yezzo, Delaware; Hunter Ridge, UNC Wilmington

The biggest power threats: Jimmy Yezzo, Delaware; Tyler Molinaro, UNC Wilmington; Jared Hammer, Hofstra

The hitter you least want to face: Jimmy Yezzo, Delaware

The toughest hitter to strike out: Aaron Barbosa, Northeastern; Jared Hammer, Hofstra; John Puttress, Northeastern

The most underrated hitter: Matt Ford, Hofstra

The best baserunner: Dalton Rouleau, Hofstra

The best game coach: Mark Scalf, UNC Wilmington

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Randy Hood, UNC Wilmington

(photos courtesy of Towson & Hofstra Media Relations Offices)