Feb. 7, 2014

CollegeBaseballInsider.com surveyed college coaches around the country to preview the 2014 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 12 (five coaches responded).

Additions: none

Departures: none

The team to beat: Kansas State

The top starting pitchers: Harrison Musgrave (West Virginia)*; Preston Morrison (TCU)*; Dillon Peters (Texas); Brandon Finnegan (TCU)

The top closer: Riley Ferrell (TCU)

The pitcher you least want to face: Harrison Musgrave (West Virginia); Preston Morrison (TCU)

The most underrated pitcher: Preston Morrison (TCU)

The best defensive catcher: No player received more than one vote

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

The best defensive infielder: C.J. Hinajosa (Texas)

The best infield arm: C.J. Hinajosa (Texas)

The best defensive outfielder: Cody Jones (TCU); Craig Aikin (Oklahoma)

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

The best pure hitters: Ross Kivett (Kansas State)*; Mark Payton (Texas)*; Austin Fisher (Kansas State)

The biggest power threats: Kevin Cron (TCU)*; Zach Fish (Oklahoma State)

The hitter you least want to face: Ross Kivett (Kansas State)

The toughest hitter to strike out: Mark Payton (Texas)

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

The best baserunner: Craig Aikin (Oklahoma)

The best game coach: Augie Garrido (Texas)

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Rob Walton (Oklahoma State)

*unanimous selection