Troy Baseball Releases Early Signing Class

TROY, Ala. – Troy head baseball coach Mark Smartt announced eight players who signed with the Trojans in this week's early signing period. Each of them will enroll at Troy University in August 2019.

The signing class includes five high school seniors and three junior college transfers who all hail from different parts of the southeast.

"I am confident our staff has identified the best group of players that gives our program the greatest chance to succeed. Recruiting is a year-round effort and dictates future success," Smartt said.

Kyle Mock, infielder from Bishop Moore High School, William Sullivan, infielder from Dr. Phillips High School, Matt Snell, pitcher/infielder from GW Long HS and Noah Janney, pitcher from Windermere High School are the four high school signees that will enroll in August 2019.

"It's a talented group of athletes that will have an opportunity to play a major role throughout their careers," Smartt said. "Mock will primarily play infield, but he is athletic enough to play the outfield and swing the bat. Sullivan is a talented hitter with a chance to factor in early in his career."

The Troy coaching staff also added a couple of high school arms – Matt Snell, from GW Long High School in Skipperville, Ala. and Noah Janney from Windermere High School in Central Florida. Smartt believes Snell and Janney offer characteristics required to have success at the college level. "Both of them offer pitch ability and arm strength which will be two key factors in their success here at TROY."

Easton Kirk, catcher/infielder from Wallace Hanceville Community College, DJ Wilkinson, pitcher from Pensacola State College and Jesse Hall, infielder from Lurleen B. Wallace Community College are the three transfers that will begin their junior seasons in 2019.

All three junior college players should provide an impact quickly. Easton Kirk will complete his sophomore season at Wallace Hanceville before joining the Trojans next season. Kirk is a former junior college teammate of Troy junior outfielder Dalton Sinquefield. Also joining the team are DJ Wilkinson from Monticello, Fla., and Jesse Hall from Tallahassee, Fla.

"All three junior college transfers are players we targeted early in the process and fully believe they will impact our team immediately as juniors in 2020," Smartt said.

Smartt concluded by saying, "We respect the commitment that each of these players have made to TROY and look forward to the impact they will make on TROY baseball."

Nick Barber
6'2 • 220 • LHP
Bainbridge HS / Bainbridge, Ga.

• 2017 Underclass Honorable Mention
• 2018 Underclass Honorable Mention

"Nick has good feel with all of his pitches and can pitch on both sides of the plate with his fastball, which should translate well here at Troy. We are excited about what Nick brings to the program."

Jesse Hall
5'9 • 175 • IF
Lurleen B. Wallace CC / Tallahassee, Fla.

"Jesse is someone that has been on our radar for a couple years. He has developed into a quality baseball player in his time at LBW. He has the opportunity to impact the program in a couple different areas. He comes from a highly successful junior college program lead by head coach Steve Helms."

Noah Janney
6'2 • 170 • RHP
Windermere HS / Windermere, Fla.

• District 11 - 8A Central Florida Player of the Year
• 2018 Perfect Game All-American
• 2017 WWBA Underclass All Tournament

"Noah emerged this fall in our recruiting process. What stood out is his ability to throw strikes at a high rate with an above average fastball. He has great feel for a slider and his competiveness is something that translates well to what we are trying to build here on the mound. Noah is an above average athlete and will impact our roster early in his career."

Easton Kirk
6'0 • 210 • C/IF
Wallace-Hanceville CC / Piedmont, Ala.

• All-Region 1^st Team
• Alabama North Conference 1^st Team

"Easton was someone we targeted early this summer in the recruiting process. His competiveness and strength, with the ability to hit for average and extra base production will be key to his success here at Troy. We have had great success with players coming from Wallace Hanceville and head coach Randy Putman. We are excited about his future."

Kyle Mock
6'1 • 195 • IF
Bishop Moore HS / Orlando, Fla.

• 2017 Central Florida All Area 3^rd Team
• 2018 Central Florida 5A Player of the Year
• 2018 Central Florida All Area 1^st Team
• 2018 PBR Florida 1^st Team All State
• 2018 Perfect Game All-American

"Kyle was an early commitment 2 years ago. He has developed into quality all-around player that can change the game with his bat. He has continued to improve as a player every year and has been an impact on every team throughout his high school career. The accolades he has earn throughout his career speak to his success on the field."

Matt Snell
6'1 • 180 • RHP/IF
GW Long HS / Ariton, Ala.

• 2017 AHSAA 2A State Baseball Champion
• 2017 AHSAA Honorable Mention All-State Designated Hitter
• 2018 AHSAA 2A State Baseball Champion
• 2018 AHSAA All-State 3^rd baseman
• 2018 Dothan Eagle Super 12
• 2018 Selected AHSAA North/South All-Star Event
• 2018 G.W. Long High School Iron Man

Coach Smartt: "Matt is someone we targeted early in the recruiting process. He has been a winner throughout his high school career. He will put in double duty here at Troy as a pitcher and infielder. We really like what he presents on the mound. Matt has the ability to throw three pitches for strikes which will allow him to compete right away at the division 1 level."

William Sullivan
6'5 • 200 • IF
Dr. Phillips HS / Orlando, Fla.

• 2018 17U PG World Series - All Tournament Team
• 2018 WWBA 2019/17U Natl Championship - All Tournament Team
• 2017, 2018 - Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention
• 2017 PG Jr National Showcase - Top Prospect
• 2017 PG Underclass All American Games - Top Prospect

"William is someone we targeted early in his high school career. His ability with the bat is something that stood out immediately. His size and power separate him from most his age. William's dedication and want to be a Trojan is something that will be valuable in his future at Troy."

DJ Wilkinson
6'5 • 230 • RHP
Pensacola State College / Monticello, Fla.

• All-Panhandle Conference 2^nd Team

"DJ has the opportunity to impact our program right away. He offers great size and loves to compete, which will help him right away. His arm strength and command separate him from most pitchers at the junior college level. Pensacola State and his coach, Bryan Lewallyn, has always put his players in a great position to succeed at the next level."

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