Feb. 4, 2011

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CollegeBaseballInsider.com asked college coaches around the country to preview the 2011 college baseball season by sharing their insights on the teams and players to watch in their conferences. CBI compiled their answers to provide a sneak peek for the season ahead. click here for CBI Conference Previews

Today, we take a look at the Colonial (eight of 11 coaches responded).

The team to beat is: James Madison

Rank the top three starting pitchers: Andrew Leenhouts, Northeastern (pictured right); Seth Cutler-Voltz, VCU; Kyle Hald, Old Dominion

The top closer is: Anthony Montefusco, George Mason

The pitcher you least want to face is: Andrew Leenhouts, Northeastern

The most underrated pitcher is: (tie) Seth Cutler-Voltz, VCU; and Kyle Hald, Old Dominion

The best defensive catcher is: Jake Lowery, James Madison

The best catcher arm is: Jake Lowery, James Madison

The best defensive infielder is: Nick Natoli, Towson

The best infield arm is: David Herbek, James Madison

The best defensive outfielder is: Mark Micowski, Georgia State

The best outfield arm is: Johnny Bladel, James Madison

Rank the three best pure hitters: Mark Micowski, Georgia State; Trevor Knight, James Madison (pictured right); Brandon Williams, Georgia State

Rank the three biggest power threats: Trevor Knight, James Madison; Ryan Fleming, Georgia State; Brandon Williams, Georgia State

The hitter you least want to face is: Trevor Knight, James Madison

The toughest hitter to strike out is: Mark Micowski, Georgia State

The most underrated hitter is: (tie) Hunter Ridge, UNC Wilmington; and Chris Wychock, Towson

The best base-runner is: Mark Micowski, Georgia State

The best game coach is: (tie) Paul Keyes, VCU; and Mark Scalf, UNC Wilmington

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: Jay Sullenger, James Madison

*unanimous selection

(photos courtesy of Northeastern and JMU Media Relations Offices)