Feb. 7, 2012

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Princeton is the pick in the Ivy League

 

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 Ivy League (six of eight coaches responded).

 

The team to beat in your conference is: Princeton

 

Rank the top three starting pitchers: Matt Bowman, Princeton (right); Mike Ford, Princeton; Vince Voiro, Penn

 

The top closer is: A.J. Goetz, Princeton

 

The pitcher you least want to face is: Matt Bowman, Princeton

 

The most underrated pitcher is: Kyle Hunter, Dartmouth

 

The best defensive catcher is: Sam Mulroy, Princeton

 

The best catcher arm is: Sam Mulroy, Princeton

 

The best defensive infielder is: Joe Sclafani, Dartmouth

 

The best infield arm is: Matt Bowman, Princeton

 

The best defensive outfielder is: Greg Zebrack, Penn

 

The best outfield arm is: Brian Billigen, Cornell

 

Rank the three best pure hitters: Dario Pizzano, Columbia; Joe Sclafani, Dartmouth (right); Greg Zebrack, Penn

 

Rank the three biggest power threats: Dario Pizzano, Columbia; Chris O’Dowd, Dartmouth; Greg Zebrack, Penn

 

The hitter you least want to face is: Dario Pizzano, Columbia

 

The toughest hitter to strike out is: Joe Sclafani, Dartmouth

 

The most underrated hitter is: no player received more than one vote

 

The best base-runner is: John Sheridan, Brown

 

The best game coach is: (tie) Brett Boretti, Columbia; and Bob Whalen, Dartmouth

 

The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: Lloyd Brewer, Princeton

 

(photos courtesy of Princeton & Dartmouth Media Relations Offices)