Baseball in Illinois News
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The College Baseball Insider along with college coaches around the country pick Eastern Illinois University and Jacksonville State University as the teams to beat in the 2010 Ohio Valley Conference for 2010.
The top three starting pitchers are: Mike Recchia, Eastern Illinois; Josh Mueller, Eastern Illinois; Chris Craycraft, Murray State
The top closer is: Bill Henke, Jacksonville State
The one pitcher you don’t want to face is: Mike Recchia, Eastern Illinois
The best defensive outfielder is: Todd Cunningham, Jacksonville State
The three best pure hitters are: Todd Cunningham, Jacksonville State; Wes Cunningham, Murray State; Jayson Langfels, Eastern Kentucky
The three biggest power threats are: Jayson Langfels, Eastern Kentucky (pictured right); Drew Lee, Morehead State; A.J. Kirby-Jones, Tennessee Tech
The hitter you least want to face is: Jayson Langfels, Eastern Kentucky
The best game coach is: Jim Case, Jacksonville State
The assistant coach most ready for a head-coaching job is: Steve Gillispie, Jacksonville State