Feb. 14, 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 Ohio Valley Conference (seven of 11 coaches responded).

Additions: Belmont

Departures: none

2012 regular season champion: Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky

2012 tournament champion: Austin Peay

The team to beat: Austin Peay

The top starting pitchers: Travis Felax, SIUE (right); Shane Grimm, Eastern Kentucky; Troy Barton, Eastern Illinois

The top closer: Matt Duncan Morehead State

The pitcher you least want to face: Troy Barton, Eastern Illinois

The most underrated pitcher: Dan Tobik, UT Martin

The best defensive catcher: Cal Lambert, Jacksonville State

The best catcher arm: Cal Lambert, Jacksonville State

The best defensive infielder: Jordan Hankins, Austin Peay

The best infield arm: Reed Harper, Austin Peay

The best defensive outfielder: no player received more than one vote

The best outfield arm: Austin Grisham, Eastern Kentucky

The best pure hitters: Jordan Hankins, Austin Peay; Zach Stephens, Tennessee Tech (right); Derek Gibson, Southeast Missouri

The biggest power threats: Zach Stephens, Tennessee Tech; Jordan Hankins, Austin Peay; Bryan Soloman, Eastern Kentucky

The hitter you least want to face: Zach Stephens, Tennessee Tech

The toughest hitter to strike out: Jordan Hankins, Austin Peay

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

The best baserunner: Cody Hudson, Austin Peay

The best game coach: Jim Case, Jacksonville State

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Joel Mangrum, Austin Peay

(photos courtesy of SIUE & TTU Media Relations)