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Entering the 2023 season, Troy already possessed a profile that has typically boded well for the top rounds of the draft as a college performer who has the tools to stay on the dirt in the middle of the diamond. By demonstrating better control of the strike zone (19 BB vs 18 SO) while increasing his batting average and power production, he has strengthened his draft value. Keeping his barrel longer through the zone this spring, he has lowered his strikeout rate from 25.8% as a freshman, 19.4% as a sophomore to just 11.4% in 2023. Troy also produces very good power for his size at 5-foot-11, 200 pounds. With quick hands and good body strength he finds the barrel and produces a top combination of power (.618 SLG, .237 ISO) and batting average (.382). He can also run, as evidenced by 13 stolen bases in 14 attempts this spring. He played a lot of shortstop in the Cape last summer, but has moved to the hot corner for the Cardinal this spring. He has plenty of arm for the left side of the infield, yet in pro ball his best position could be at second base where he profiles as a five-tool talent. With continued good health, Troy should easily be selected in the top 20 overall picks.

Cape Cod: One of two runners-up in this year's Cape Home Run Derby, Troy produces very good power for his size at 5-foot-11, 200 pounds. He has quick hands and more often than not, finds the barrel. He produced a top combination of power (.531 SLG), batting average (.310) and control of the zone with 22 strikeouts in 127 plate appearances (17% K rate). Defensively, Troy shows sure hands, average range and slightly better than average arm strength. With good instincts on the dirt he played a lot of shortstop in the Cape, but his best position in pro ball could be at the keystone. Overall, Troy is a steady college performer who has tools to stay on the dirt and in the middle of the diamond. A profile that has typically boded well for the top rounds of the draft.

Cape Cod- Smedium-framed at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, but he's uber-athletic with a high motor. With a big load to his swing at the plate he generates a lot of power for his size and the ball jumps off his bat. The right handed hitter slugged .479 with three doubles, three triple and four home runs. He did struggle with breaking stuff during our looks, but batted .299 over 133 plate appearances with 10 walks vs 25 strikeouts. Defensively, the jury is still out as to whether he ends up in center field or the middle infield

NorCal ProCase Spotlight

Open Division Playoffs - Stanford Commit. Troy has had a monster season for the Cats playing both Middle-Infield spots and regularly showing off his defense, speed and ability to drive the ball. At the plate, he’s got good rhythm pre-pitch with a short take back of his hands showing the ability to keep the hands tight with strong rotation from the middle of the body. The barrel gets on time early and will do damage to pitches up in the zone as evident when he drove the 1st pitch of the game over the CF head (Called Back) and again in his last AB when he drove a FB into the RCF gap. He’s an above-average runner using the speed on the basepaths and on defense. On the bases he’s able to get moving quickly with first step quickness and instincts to read pitchers and their pitches to gain a jump when taking bases. He stole 3rd without a throw late in the game and went into 2nd hard on two different opportunities creating errors and preventing double plays. Defensively he’s got strong range with the ability to come get the ball or move laterally. The arm is fringey with the ability to stick at SS due to his quick feet and quality angles, playing up if he were at 2B or in CF. Throws were regularly online as he will load up to make sure the ball is where it needs to be. Troy plays the game hard showing skills that will translate to the next level.

Vs Mitty - Stanford Commit. Medium, strong frame continues to show he’s an above average-to-plus runner with speed causing error at 3B (4.18 H-1st) and multiple stolen bases. Scored both runs. SS skills are fringey fitting better at 2B or CF for next level where that speed can continue to play.

vs St Francis - started at 2B for the Wildcats and played really well there defensively, showing clean footwork and a compact arm that can throw from different angles. He showed range to his glove side and made a great play to snag a liner going to his arm side. I saw Troy a bit at SS during last season and think his defensive skills can keep him in the middle of the diamond. He’s got a medium frame with sloped shoulders and looks to have grown a bit from previous viewings. Offensively he’s got a wide, crouched stance with even hands and a high back elbow rocking back with a toe-tap for timing. The bat was compact and direct, just missing a hit on a liner that was tracked down by the RF before two ground balls in later ABs. He puts pressure on defenses, running hard out of the box (4.16-4.25 H-1st) and showed it in his final AB causing an errant throw from the SS before taking 2nd on a great read on a ball in the dirt. 

Medium frame with pronounced muscle in upper half; fit body, showing strength in shoulders/chest and in quads of legs with limited further projection. Slight crouch at the plate with high back elbow and wider balanced stance; controlled, smooth load as high hands work back and down into pocket of back shoulder. Regularly balanced in swing and produces compact, line drive stroke while showing ability to backspin balls into the gaps on both sides with more carry. Showed in game gap power with ability to drive balls into gaps and utilizing a RCF approach. Defensively was able to play all three infield positions showing better range, quickness and loose hips in the middle of the diamond; had some trouble with popups in foul territory at 3B but showed quick turns with above average footwork on getting balls to 2B. Average arm around the infield; compact, whippy throws showing enough to make plays at all three infield spots with strong internal clock. Average runner showing better underway with 4.47, 4.53 times home-to-first and ability to take extra bases and steal bases from quick reads and jumps.