Troy University Athletics
2017 Baseball Roster
Roster
Cofer, Jackson

Jersey Number 26
Jackson Cofer
- Position:
- Right-Handed Pitcher/Outfield
- B/T:
- L/R
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Maylene, Ala.
- Prev School:
- Marion Military Institute
Bio
2017 (Junior)
Appeared 20 times, with eight starts at the designated hitter position … Hit the eventual game-winning, three-run home run in the fifth inning of Troy’s win over No. 5 Auburn … Walked-off ULM in game two of the conference series with a two-run homer over the Riddle-Pace Monster; capping a four-RBI day at the plate … Earned his first career start against Texas State and finished 2-for-4 with a run scored
Prior to Troy (Marion Military Institute)
Played two years at Marion Military Institute in Marion, Ala. … Helped lead the Tigers to a 30-21 record as a freshman and a 39-13-1 record as a sophomore (69-34-1 combined record) … Named to the ACCC All-Tournament team in 2016 … Batted .350 with six home runs and 60 RBIs … Totaled 75 hits, including 10 doubles, four triples and scored 45 runs during his career … On the mound, went 1-0 with three saves and nine strikeouts in 9.1 innings pitched … Only allowed five hits and one walk
High School
Played four years at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala., … Led the Warriors to a 35-10 record and a first round playoff appearance as a junior … As a senior, led them to a playoff appearance and a 37-12 record … Honor student with a 3.5 GPA
Personal
Full name is Jackson Stovall Cofer … Born May 16, 1996 … Son of Brian and Renee Cofer … Dad, Brian, played baseball at the University of Montevallo and was drafted by the Indians … Has one sister, Caroline ... Majoring in hospitality, sports and tourism management
Appeared 20 times, with eight starts at the designated hitter position … Hit the eventual game-winning, three-run home run in the fifth inning of Troy’s win over No. 5 Auburn … Walked-off ULM in game two of the conference series with a two-run homer over the Riddle-Pace Monster; capping a four-RBI day at the plate … Earned his first career start against Texas State and finished 2-for-4 with a run scored
Prior to Troy (Marion Military Institute)
Played two years at Marion Military Institute in Marion, Ala. … Helped lead the Tigers to a 30-21 record as a freshman and a 39-13-1 record as a sophomore (69-34-1 combined record) … Named to the ACCC All-Tournament team in 2016 … Batted .350 with six home runs and 60 RBIs … Totaled 75 hits, including 10 doubles, four triples and scored 45 runs during his career … On the mound, went 1-0 with three saves and nine strikeouts in 9.1 innings pitched … Only allowed five hits and one walk
High School
Played four years at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala., … Led the Warriors to a 35-10 record and a first round playoff appearance as a junior … As a senior, led them to a playoff appearance and a 37-12 record … Honor student with a 3.5 GPA
Personal
Full name is Jackson Stovall Cofer … Born May 16, 1996 … Son of Brian and Renee Cofer … Dad, Brian, played baseball at the University of Montevallo and was drafted by the Indians … Has one sister, Caroline ... Majoring in hospitality, sports and tourism management
Troy Football Press Conference (Players) - Memphis Game
Monday, September 08
Gerad Parker Press Conference - Memphis Game
Monday, September 08
Player Postgame Press Conference (Luke Hodge, Tray Taylor) - No. 8 Clemson
Sunday, September 07
Gerad Parker Postgame Press Conference - No. 8 Clemson
Sunday, September 07