Georgia State Panthers
Coach: Greg Frady (132-100-1 in four seasons at GSU)
Last year's finish: 34-23-1, second in Colonial Athletic Association
Prediction: Second in conference
Returning stars: OF Ryan Fleming (.375, 13 HRs), OF Mark Micowski (.392, 40 RBIs), 3B Brandon Williams (.408, 73 RBIs)
Key newcomers: P Sam Agnew-Wieland, P Jake Dyer, IF Drew Shields
What to expect: Frady created a five-year plan when he took over at Georgia State, and this is the fifth year. The Panthers return seven starters, all juniors or seniors. Georgia State lost its No. 3 and 4 hitters from last year's team that outscored teams 608-428, but have a catalyst in Micowski, the CAA preseason player of the year. If the pitching comes through -- Frady will use closer and SS Justin Malone on opening day Friday -- the second conference title and NCAA berth in school history are strong possibilities.
Quotable: "This is the right time for us to have success." -- Frady
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