Troy University Athletics
Professional Baseball Player's Lives After Troy
8/28/2007 5:00:00 AM | Baseball
Adam Godwin-
11th Round MLB Draft Pick- L.A. Dodgers
Godwin is currently hitting .273 with a strong .384 on-base percentage. He has appeared in 93 games thus far has tallied 79 hits.
“My season is going pretty good,” Godwin said. “It hasn't been the best but it sure hasn't been the worst.”
Perhaps one of the toughest things for Godwin since joining the Dodger's organization is the lifestyle in
“I live 40 miles from
Godwin is currently in the process of learning how to switch-hit. Learning how to switch-hit is something that will be difficult to learn.
“I started off the season with the big league team and they told me that if I could switch-hit, it would help me make the team faster,” Godwin said. “I'm looking forward to the off-season so I can work on it and see where it takes me.”
Godwin led the NCAA in stolen bases his senior season with 84.
11th Round MLB Draft Pick-
Henry has appeared in 79 games this season with the Green Jackets and compiled a .254 batting average. He has nine doubles with five home runs and has scored 38 runs.
Free Agent 2007-
Nolan Chestnut was a late free agent signing in 2007. Chestnut has appeared in seven games and has an 0-2 record. He has an ERA of 4.50 in eight innings of work. He has given up 11 hits while walking five and striking out five.
14 Round
One of the best relievers in
“I am having fun here,” Dew said. “The big thing here is that if you make a mistake to these guys, they will make you pay for it. Everybody here can hit so you have to be smart in the way that u pitch.”
Dew had made 20 appearances this season and has a 2.21 ERA. Dew has 13 saves and in 20 1/3 innings, he has given up 13 hits and struck out 25 batters.
“I don't throw my slider as much as I did in college,” Dew said. “I still use it as my out pitch but I throw a lot more fastballs."
Dew was rewarded for his efforts on the mound by being named to the All-Star game.
“I was honored to be picked,” Dew said. “I didn't get to throw but I got to meet and hang out with a lot of good players.”
Dew was the NCAA Statistical Champion for strikeouts per nine innings in 2007.
2nd round of the June 2006 draft-
Mike has made 36 appearances on the mound for the Spikes. He has an overall record of 0-2 with an 8.29 ERA. He has struck out 52 batters in 51 innings.
Ian Craze- AZL Royals- (Troy University 2006-2007)
Craze was signed as a free agent into the Royal's organization in the summer of 2007 after two successful seasons in centerfield for the Trojans.
“It's awesome to be here still playing baseball,” Craze said. “I'm living my dream and I am having a great time.”
Craze currently has a .270 batting average with five doubles and two home runs. Craze also has 10 stolen bases.
One advantage that Craze has is that he knows the game. He has been in the college ranks and knows the little things that baseball teaches.
“There are a lot of good players here,” Craze said. “They are real young and talented but do not know a lot about the true game of baseball and I think that helps me each day.”
Craze has set high goals for himself and with his work ethic, anything can happen.
“I have to get better everyday and open the eyes of my coaches and show them that I can play.”
Jared Keel- Hickory Crawdads- (Troy University 2005-2006)
31st Round 2006 MLB Draft- Pittsburgh Pirates
Keel is currently playing with the Hickory Crawdads. He has a .282 batting average with 17 home runs. Keel has 56 RBI along with 23 doubles.
Tom King- Fort Wayne Wizards- (Troy University 2006)
Eighth Round of 2006 MLB Draft-
King is batting .268 with 69 hits and 19 doubles. King has six home runs to his credit and 30 RBI. King was the NCAA Statistical Champion for hits and doubles in 2006.
Clint Robinson- Idaho Falls Chukars- (Troy University 2004-2007)
25th Round 2007 MLB
Robinson is having no trouble swinging the bat and putting up big numbers. Robinson is batting .338 with 14 home runs. He has 59 RBI on 73 hits. He has 16 doubles and boasts a .621 slugging percentage. Robinson is batting .450 against left-handed pitchers.
He was named MVP of his team by his teammates.
