ATLANTA, Ga -- LSU is the pick to win the SEC outright after sharing the SEC title last year en route to conference tournament and College World Series titles. Despite heavy personnel losses, the Tigers have a surprising amount of experience back which should help them maintain their spot among the Nation's elite.

The Tigers edged out Florida, Arkansas, and South Carolina as the favorite to take the trophy.

SEBaseball.com's SEC Preseason Hitter of the Year is Tennessee first baseman Cody Hawn. The SEC Preseason Pitcher of the Year is LSU junior Anthony Ranaudo.

* Note: Kentucky's James Paxton and South Carolina's Nick Ebert would have been included but were omitted due to unresolved concerns over their eligibilty.