Feb. 11, 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 MEAC (seven of nine coaches responded).

No changes in membership from 2012

2012 division winners: Bethune-Cookman, Delaware State

2012 tournament champion: Bethune-Cookman

The team to beat: Bethune-Cookman

The top starting pitchers: Jordan Elliott, Delaware State (right); Kyle McGowin, Savannah State; Matt McClain, Delaware State

The top closer: Jordan Dailey, Bethune-Cookman

The pitcher you least want to face: Jordan Elliott, Delaware State

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

The best defensive catcher: Eddie Sorondo, Delaware State

The best catcher arm: Eddie Sorondo, Delaware State

The best defensive infielder: Dylan Drayton, NC Central

The best infield arm: Luke Tendler, North Carolina A&T

The best defensive outfielder: David Lee, Bethune-Cookman

The best outfield arm: David Lee, Bethune-Cookman; Brandon Turner, Bethune-Cookman

The best pure hitters: Cameron Day, Norfolk State; David Lee, Bethune-Cookman; Luis Diaz, NC Central

The biggest power threats: Anthony Stokes, Bethune-Cookman (right); Ryan Haas, Delaware State; Luke Tendler, North Carolina A&T

The hitter you least want to face: Ryan Haas, Delaware State

The toughest hitter to strike out: Todd Hagen, Savannah State; Troy Marrow, NC Central

The most underrated hitter: JP Frey, Delaware State

The best baserunner: Josh Johnson, Bethune-Cookman

The best game coach: Jason Beverlin, Bethune-Cookman; Claudell Clark, Norfolk State; Carlton Hardy, Savannah State

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Russ Steinhorn, Delaware State

(photos courtesy of DSU & B-CU Media Relations)