Brandon Eckerle

Brandon Eckerle, who edged Jeff Holm for the Big Ten batting title with a .379 average, set Michigan State records for hits in a season (96) and career (261), thanks to his plus speed. He puts the ball on the ground and uses his legs to get on base, a slap approach that allows him to make contact but leaves the 6-foot, 175-pound righthanded hitter with little power. He gets good jumps and takes good routes in center field.