Post by The Cats on Jan 25, 2023 18:13:21 GMT -5
Preseason All-Conference Team
| Pos. | Name | School | Stats/Notes |
| C | Cole Garrett | VMI | .293-8-33; advanced catch/throw skill set, gap to gap power with advanced barrel feel |
| 1B | Stephen Klein | Samford | .331-5-35; elite defender, refined hitter with zone discipline, professional at bats |
| MIF | Brice Martinez | Wofford | .331-2-41; rangy defender, difference maker with glove, bat to ball skills and big time threat on bases |
| MIF | Pascanel Ferreras | WCU | .362-15-60; explosive offensive skill set, elite middle infield glove, Pre-Season POY candidate |
| 3B | Ryan Galanie | Wofford | .329-17-59; compact stroke with heavy hands at impact, refined approach, excellent hot corner defensive profile |
| OF | Kennedy Jones | UNCG | .367-11-73; returning All-American, complete offensive tool set using the whole field with juice, just collects hits |
| OF | Treyson Hughes | Mercer | .317-14-53; exciting power/speed combo, effects the game on all sides, covers ground in a hurry |
| OF | Tommy Barth | ETSU | .369-6-38; returning All-American, advanced barrel feel with a knack for collecting hits, refined control of zone |
| DH | Brett Cook | VMI | .304-12-48; high level middle of the order producer, extra base machine, plus power, dense strength |
| UT | Trey Morgan | VMI | .274-1-20; difference maker in CF, table setter type offensive profile, Friday night starter with crafty 3-pitch mix |
| SP | Matthew Marchal | Wofford | 7-2, 2.52 ERA, 85.2 IP, 93:12 K:BB, steely competitor, paints with low-90's FB to set up ++SL, controls game |
| SP | Michael Ross | Samford | 7-1, 3.77 ERA, 76.1 IP, 66:21 K:BB, takes the ball and performs consistently, low-90's FB, secondary made jump |
| SP | Josh Harlow | Mercer | 7-2, 4.92 ERA, 67.2 IP, 84:27 K:BB, knack for missing barrels, power 92-94 mph FB, quality spin too |
| SP | Cameron Reeves | Citadel | 4-7, 3.84 ERA, 89.1 IP, 81:25 K:BB, durable, workhorse type starter, power repertoire having refined delivery in fall |
| RP | Luke Stephens | Wofford | 2.50 ERA, 39.2 IP, 44:8 K:BB, tough low-angle release, fills up zone with nasty sinker/slider combo |
Player of the Year: Pascanel Ferreras, IF, Western Carolina
Pitcher of the Year: Matthew Marchal, RHP, Wofford
Freshman of the Year: Ty Dalley, 1B, Mercer
