Troy Baseball Welcomes Riddle and Pierce Into Hall of Fame

TROY, Alabama – Troy baseball welcomed Troy supporter Ms. Betty Riddle and former head coach Bobby Pierce into the Troy Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday night at Riddle-Pace Field.

"It's a really important night for all of us involved in our program," Mark Smartt said. "Ms. Riddle and coach Pierce are very special people. They are a big part of Troy and to be the head coach to induct them into the hall of fame is really special to me."

2015 Troy Baseball Hall of Fame Class

Ms. Betty Riddle

Riddle, wife of legendary Troy head coach Chase Riddle, was heavily involved with the program during the 12-year tenure of her husband in several roles and continues to support the program today. She participated in the on-field celebration following Pierce's 435^th career victory last season, as Pierce broke her husband's career wins mark at Troy.

Bobby Pierce

Pierce coached Troy for 13 seasons and retired following the 2015 season. He is Troy's all-time wins leader with 450 in his Trojan career and his Troy teams won four conference titles. He led Troy to four NCAA Regional appearances and he coached 18 All-Americans in his 13-year tenure.

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