Feb. 14, 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 MEAC (six coaches responded).

Additions: none

Departures: none

The team to beat: Bethune-Cookman, Savannah State

The top three starting pitchers: Montana Durapau, Bethune-Cookman; Justin Bhatti, Norfolk State; Jordan Quinn, NC Central

The top closer: Michael Roberts, Coppin State

The pitcher you least want to face: Montana Durapau, Bethune-Cookman*

The most underrated pitcher: Scott Garner, Bethune-Cookman

The best defensive catcher: Clay Middleton, Bethune-Cookman

The best catcher arm: Eddie Sorondo, Delaware State

The best defensive infielder: Eric Sams, Bethune-Cookman

The best infield arm: Cameron Cecil, Delaware State

The best defensive outfielder: Josh Johnson, Bethune-Cookman

The best outfield arm: Hassan Evans, Delaware State

The three best pure hitters: Luke Tendler, North Carolina A&T*; Mike Alexander, Delaware State; Josh Johnson, Bethune-Cookman; Troy Marrow, NC Central

The three biggest power threats: Luke Tendler, North Carolina A&T*; Zach Markel, Norfolk State; Troy Marrow, NC Central

The hitter you least want to face: Luke Tendler, North Carolina A&T

The toughest hitter to strike out: Mike Alexander, Delaware State

The most underrated hitter: Marlon Gibbs, Florida A&M

The best base-runner: Mike Alexander, Delaware State

The best game coach: Carlton Hardy, Savannah State

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

*unanimous selection