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 the Summit League (three of six coaches responded).

Additions: Omaha

Departures: Oral Roberts

2012 division champion: Oral Roberts

2012 tournament champion: Oral Roberts

The team to beat: Oakland

The top starting pitchers: John Straka, North Dakota State (right); Layne Somsen, South Dakota State; Adam Bray, South Dakota State; Chuck Weaver IPFW

The top closer: Kyle Kingsley, North Dakota State

The pitcher you least want to face: John Straka, North Dakota State

The most underrated pitcher: Jason Hager, Oakland

The best defensive catcher: Jake Morton, Oakland

The best catcher arm: no player received more than one vote

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

The best infield arm: no player received more than one vote

The best defensive outfielder: Tim Colwell, North Dakota State

The best outfield arm: no player received more than one vote

The best pure hitters: Mike Carson, Oakland (right); Tim Colwell, North Dakota State; Dan Dispensa, Western Illinois

The biggest power threats: Mike Carson, Oakland

The hitter you least want to face: Mike Carson, Oakland

The toughest hitter to strike out: Tim Colwell, North Dakota State

The most underrated hitter: Wes Satzinger, North Dakota State

The best baserunner: Jake Morton, Oakland

The best game coach: Bob Herold, Omaha

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: no assistant received more than one vote

(photos courtesy of NDSU & OU Media Relations)