Q & A with Thomas A. Edison HS OF Tyler Troccia

Name: Tyler Troccia
High School: Thomas A. Edison HS
College Commitment: St. John Fisher
Position: OF

PBR New York sat down with Thomas A. Edison HS Outfielder Tyler Troccia for a question and answer session.

PBR NY: Tell me about your training and preparation for the upcoming 2014 baseball season.

Troccia: I have worked hard in the weight room lifting, I went to indoor facilities to work on my swing and glove work. Some things I have done is tee work, hitting in the cage, fielding grounders, working on the basics to get ready for the season.

PBR NY: Could you describe your strengths and weaknesses?

Troccia: Some strengths I have are my speed, I run a 6.56 60 yard dash, and I am quick on the base paths and have solid range at my position. Another strength is my bat. I hit for singles and doubles but can hit the long ball sometimes. A weakness I have is my arm, I need to work on my arm strength more and more, which I will continue doing.

PBR NY: Who is the top player you will face this high school season in your opinion?

Troccia: OF Zach Sullivan (Corning HS), he is a great baseball player in my opinion.

PBR NY: Who is the top team you will face this high school season in your opinion?

Troccia: Lansing HS.

PBR NY: Could you tell us a fun fact about yourself most people don’t know?

Troccia: I have a horseshoe kidney.