Feb. 19,
2008
The eyes will be on Texas in Big 12
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Big 12 preseason feature
CollegeBaseballInsider.com
asked college coaches around the country to preview the 2008
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 Big 12 (six out of 10 coaches participated).
The team to beat
is: Texas
 The
three top starting pitchers are: Aaron
Crow (Missouri)* (pictured right), Kendal Volz (Baylor), Austin
Wood (Texas)
The top closer
is: Nick Cassavechia (Baylor)/Daniel
Edwards (Kansas State)
The one pitcher
you don’t want to face is: Aaron Crow
(Missouri)
The most
underrated pitcher is: Kirkland Rivers
(Texas A&M)
The best
defensive catcher is: Preston Clark
(Texas)
 The
best three pure hitters are: Blake
Stouffer (Texas A&M), Roger Kieschnick (Texas Tech), Byron Wiley
(Kansas State) (pictured right)
The biggest three
power threats are: Kyle Russell
(Texas)*, Rebel Ridling (Oklahoma State), Roger Kieschnick
(Texas Tech)
The hitter you
least want to face is: Kyle Russell
(Texas)
The most
underrated hitter is: No hitter
received more than one vote
Your favorite
road stadium to visit is:
Nebraska/Texas A&M
*unanimous selection
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