Jan. 31, 2012

CollegeBaseballInsider.com asked college coaches around the country to preview the 2012 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 Atlantic Sun (six of 10 coaches responded).

The team to beat: Stetson

The top starting pitchers: Kurt Schluter, Stetson (right); Matt Hamann, Belmont; Lindsey Caughel, Stetson

The top closer: Chris Anderson, Jacksonville

The pitcher you least want to face: Kurt Schluter, Stetson

The most underrated pitcher: (tie) Chase Brookshire, Belmont; and Ricky Knapp, FGCU

The best defensive catcher: Ronnie Freeman, Kennesaw State

The best catcher arm: Ronnie Freeman, Kennesaw State

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

The best infield arm: (tie) Ben Carhart, Stetson, and Mark Jones, Stetson

The best defensive outfielder: Dylan Craig, Belmont

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

The best pure hitters: Dan Gulbransen, Jacksonville; Adam Brett Walker, Jacksonville; Ronnie Freeman, Kennesaw State (right)

The biggest power threats: Adam Brett Walker, Jacksonville; Andy Chriscaden, Kennesaw State; Ronnie Freeman, Kennesaw State

The hitter you least want to face: Adam Brett Walker, Jacksonville

The toughest hitter to strike out: Dan Gulbransen, Jacksonville

The most underrated hitter: Mark Jones, Stetson

The best base-runner: M.L. Williams, Lipscomb

The best game coach: Pete Dunn, Stetson

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job: Tim Montez, Jacksonville

(photos courtesy of Stetson & Kennesaw State Media Relations Offices)