Troy Trojans baseball
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The Troy baseball team represents Troy University
in NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
. The earliest Troy team on record began play in 1911. The program possesses a 1,422-835-1 overall record (as of the end of the 2009 season) since the school began playing baseball and keeping records. Troy also won two consecutive Division II national championships in 1986 and 1987 under famed head coach Chase Riddle
.
As a Division II program, the team won 10 different conference titles, made 14 NCAA Regionals appearances and 7 College World Series appearances, as well as winning two national championships.
Since moving into Division I into 1994, the Trojans have won 8 different conference titles and have made 4 appearances in NCAA Regionals.
since 1979.
is the home of Trojans baseball at Troy University
in Troy, Alabama
. The stadium was named after Troy's former legendary head coach, Chase Riddle
, and Matthew Downer Pace, who served Troy University from 1891 to 1941 as Professor of Mathematics, Dean and President.
Upon passing through two ticket booths, fans are greeted by a brick plaza at the base of the three-story press box. The first level houses restrooms, a concession stand and a merchandise booth. The stadium has a capacity of 2,000, including 1,700 bleacher seats and 300 chair-back seats, plus space beyond the left field fence for many spectators. Attached to the Lott Baseball Complex and attached to the home dugout lies an events area where fans can enjoy the game as well.
There are plans to add additional seating along the right field line, extend the visitor dugout and add more luxury suites, possibly following the 2011 or 2012 season.
In the team's short stint in the Mid-Continent Conference, they won the regular season title three straight seasons, from 1995 to 1997, to go along with two tournament titles in 1995 and 1997. In Troy's last season in the Atlantic Sun Conference
in 2005, they won the regular season title. Since joining the Sun Belt Conference
, the team has won two regular season titles in 2006 and 2011, and won the tournament title in 2006.
The program has compiled a total of 14 conference championships and two D-II national championships since it's inception.
, 5-0, to win the Division II College World Series. In 1987, they followed up with yet another national championship by defeating Tampa
, 7-5.
Then head coach Chase Riddle
would be named National Head Coach of the Year in 1986 and 1987.
For five straight seasons since 2006, Troy has ranked in the Top 50 in home attendance for baseball games each year.
Troy University
Troy University is a public university that is located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was originally founded in 1887 as Troy Normal School. Its main campus enrollment is 7,194 students. The total enrollment of all Troy University campuses is 29,689...
in NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
The NCAA Division I Baseball Championship tournament is held each year from May through June and features 64 college baseball teams in the United States, culminating in the College World Series....
. The earliest Troy team on record began play in 1911. The program possesses a 1,422-835-1 overall record (as of the end of the 2009 season) since the school began playing baseball and keeping records. Troy also won two consecutive Division II national championships in 1986 and 1987 under famed head coach Chase Riddle
Chase Riddle
Charles Ludy "Chase" Riddle was an American baseball player, coach, manager and scout. Riddle made his mark in both professional baseball, where he had a 36-year career , mostly with the St. Louis Cardinals organization, and in U.S...
.
As a Division II program, the team won 10 different conference titles, made 14 NCAA Regionals appearances and 7 College World Series appearances, as well as winning two national championships.
Since moving into Division I into 1994, the Trojans have won 8 different conference titles and have made 4 appearances in NCAA Regionals.
All-Americans
Troy has produced over 32 All-American players, as well as 5 Academic All-Americans. The program has also had 32 players taken in the MLB DraftMLB Draft
The First-Year Player Draft, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is Major League Baseball's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players, from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs, to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with...
since 1979.
Stadium
Riddle-Pace FieldRiddle-Pace Field
Riddle–Pace Field is a baseball venue in Troy, Alabama, home to the Troy Trojans college baseball team. The field was open for play in 1931. Before 1931, all Troy home baseball games were played on the quad in front of Shackelford Hall. The change in venue was due to the number of windows being...
is the home of Trojans baseball at Troy University
Troy University
Troy University is a public university that is located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was originally founded in 1887 as Troy Normal School. Its main campus enrollment is 7,194 students. The total enrollment of all Troy University campuses is 29,689...
in Troy, Alabama
Troy, Alabama
Troy is a city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,003. Troy experienced a growth spurt of over 4,000+ people since 2000. The city is the county seat of Pike County....
. The stadium was named after Troy's former legendary head coach, Chase Riddle
Chase Riddle
Charles Ludy "Chase" Riddle was an American baseball player, coach, manager and scout. Riddle made his mark in both professional baseball, where he had a 36-year career , mostly with the St. Louis Cardinals organization, and in U.S...
, and Matthew Downer Pace, who served Troy University from 1891 to 1941 as Professor of Mathematics, Dean and President.
Upon passing through two ticket booths, fans are greeted by a brick plaza at the base of the three-story press box. The first level houses restrooms, a concession stand and a merchandise booth. The stadium has a capacity of 2,000, including 1,700 bleacher seats and 300 chair-back seats, plus space beyond the left field fence for many spectators. Attached to the Lott Baseball Complex and attached to the home dugout lies an events area where fans can enjoy the game as well.
There are plans to add additional seating along the right field line, extend the visitor dugout and add more luxury suites, possibly following the 2011 or 2012 season.
Championships/Titles
Since Troy's first year in Division I in 1994, the program has won six regular season conference titles and three conference tournament titles.In the team's short stint in the Mid-Continent Conference, they won the regular season title three straight seasons, from 1995 to 1997, to go along with two tournament titles in 1995 and 1997. In Troy's last season in the Atlantic Sun Conference
Atlantic Sun Conference
The Atlantic Sun Conference is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference...
in 2005, they won the regular season title. Since joining the Sun Belt Conference
Sun Belt Conference
The Sun Belt Conference is a college athletic conference that has been affiliated with the NCAA's Division I since 1976. Its football teams participate in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , the higher of two levels of Division I football competition . The Sun Belt has member institutions...
, the team has won two regular season titles in 2006 and 2011, and won the tournament title in 2006.
The program has compiled a total of 14 conference championships and two D-II national championships since it's inception.
Division II National Championships
In 1986, the Trojans defeated Columbus StateColumbus State University
Columbus State University is a public institution of higher learning located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was established and is administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and is fully accredited by the Commission on...
, 5-0, to win the Division II College World Series. In 1987, they followed up with yet another national championship by defeating Tampa
University of Tampa
The University of Tampa , is a private, co-educational university in Downtown Tampa, Florida, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2006, the University celebrated its 75th anniversary...
, 7-5.
Then head coach Chase Riddle
Chase Riddle
Charles Ludy "Chase" Riddle was an American baseball player, coach, manager and scout. Riddle made his mark in both professional baseball, where he had a 36-year career , mostly with the St. Louis Cardinals organization, and in U.S...
would be named National Head Coach of the Year in 1986 and 1987.
Attendance
| Year | National Rank | Avg. Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 41st | 1,313 |
| 2010 | 47th | 1,188 |
| 2009 | 46th | 1,208 |
| 2008 | 49th | 1,301 |
| 2007 | 45th | 1,425 |
Attendance Records
Troy's top 10 single game attendance records:| Attendance | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2,586 | Auburn Auburn University Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts... |
2010 |
| 2,413 | Alabama University of Alabama The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.... |
2009 |
| 2,395 | Auburn Auburn University Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts... |
2007 |
| 2,197 | Auburn Auburn University Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts... |
2005 |
| 2,159 | Alabama University of Alabama The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.... |
1998 |
| 2,011 | Auburn Auburn University Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts... |
2011 |
| 1,933 | Southern Miss | 2011 |
| 1,884 | Auburn Auburn University Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts... |
2006 |
| 1,873 | Arkansas University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in... |
2007 |
| 1,850 | Auburn Auburn University Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts... |
2009 |
Division I Record
| Conference Champions (Regular Season) |
Conference Champions (Tournament) |
Conference Champions (Regular Season & Tournament) |
| Season | Overall Wins |
Overall Losses |
Conf. Wins |
Conf. Losses |
Head Coach | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Conference | ||||||
| 1994 | 34 | 16 | 5 | 1 | John Mayotte | |
| Mid-Continent Conference | ||||||
| 1995 | 27 | 23 | 13 | 6 | John Mayotte | NCAA Regional |
| 1996 | 41 | 13 | 18 | 2 | John Mayotte | |
| 1997 | 37 | 23 | 8 | 6 | John Mayotte | NCAA Regional 1997 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament The 1997 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was held in 1997. Forty-eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament, to play in the NCAA Tournament... |
| Atlantic Sun Conference | ||||||
| 1998 | 37 | 21 | 13 | 7 | John Mayotte | |
| 1999 | 31 | 28 | 15 | 15 | John Mayotte | |
| 2000 | 22 | 34 | 11 | 16 | John Mayotte | |
| 2001 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 15 | John Mayotte | |
| 2002 | 28 | 30 | 16 | 14 | John Mayotte | |
| 2003 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 16 | Bobby Pierce | |
| 2004 | 36 | 22 | 15 | 15 | Bobby Pierce | |
| 2005 | 37 | 21 | 23 | 7 | Bobby Pierce | |
| Sun Belt Conference | ||||||
| 2006 | 47 | 16 | 20 | 4 | Bobby Pierce | NCAA Regional 2006 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament The 2006 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was held from June 2nd through June 26th, . 64 NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament, to play in the NCAA Tournament... |
| 2007 | 34 | 27 | 16 | 14 | Bobby Pierce | NCAA Regional 2007 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament The 2007 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was held from June 1-24, . Sixty four NCAA Division I college baseball teams advanced to the post season tournament after having played through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.... |
| 2008 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 12 | Bobby Pierce | |
| 2009 | 33 | 23 | 18 | 10 | Bobby Pierce | |
| 2010 | 36 | 25 | 16 | 14 | Bobby Pierce | |
| 2011 | 43 | 17 | 21 | 9 | Bobby Pierce | NCAA Regional 2011 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament The 2011 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament began on Friday, June 3, 2011 as part of the 2011 NCAA Division I baseball season. The 64 team double elimination tournament will conclude with the 2011 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska on June 29, 2011.... |
| 18 Seasons |
609 | 420 | 274 | 183 | 14 Winning Seasons | 4 NCAA NCAA Men's Division I Tournament Bids By School This is a list of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament bids by school . Schools whose names are listed in the last table are no longer in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball, and can no longer be included in the tournament.The years listed are the last tournament year a school has reached a... bids |