‘The Sky’s The Limit’ For Marshall At Western Michigan

Trevor Marshall LHP / Troy, MI / 2025

TROY - What began as a school visit to Western Michigan turned into a college commitment two years later for Trevor Marshall.

“I went to a camp the summer going into my sophomore year, saw the school and really liked it,” Marshall reflected about his initial trip to Western. “I was throwing mid-70s then, just going there to see the school. There was no communication then but the coaches had an eye on me.

“This past year I went again and threw really well, 80-81. I started to develop over the winter and went to another camp and after that had calls with coach (Cory) Mee, the recruiting coordinator. He came to a high school game in the spring and I threw well.

“I played at the Top Prospect Games at Eastern this past week and coach Mee was there. I struck out the first five hitters and seven overall. After that I got a call from  (head) coach (Billy) Gernon, he offered and I took it. I’m excited to be a Bronco.”

So what makes the Mid-American Conference university in Kalamazoo right for the Troy High School 2025 left-handed pitcher?

“They’re very family oriented like I am and I love that about Western,” Marshall noted. “I also like that they have sports media and digital marketing. Them winning the MAC is another plus. It’s good to go to a team with a winning history.”

Western sees a lot of projectability in the 5-11 163-pounder.

“They like that I throw strikes, can locate all three pitches and can find the zone whenever to get weak contact,” Marshall explained. “I’m throwing 82-84 now and been up to 85. I think I have a lot left in the tank. I’m 163 pounds. The sky’s the limit.”

Playing ball after high school has been the plan all along.

“It’s always been a dream since I was three with a ball in my hand,” Marshall said about college baseball. “It came to life my sophomore year of high school when I was pulled up to varsity. I took it and ran with it.” 

Credit goes to three coaches that led the way.

“Greg Fettes, the South Oakland A's coach, helped show me I can compete at a high level,” Marshall related. “Joe D’Orzaio, the coach at Troy, has helped me with reaching out to coaches and helping me with my mindset on the mound. Justin Bright had a lunch with me and my mom and was the first person who helped me understand the recruiting process and understand what I had to do. His son is Noah Bright who plays at Michigan State. Without those three I wouldn’t be where I am.”

Eastern Michigan, Saginaw Valley, Lansing CC and Oakland were other schools that had an interest in Marshall during his recruitment.

“Going to showcases with PBR and updating numbers was big,” Marshall noted. “Another big thing for me was to go to specific schools to get a feel. Since day one, for the past year-and-a-half, I’ve wanted to be a Bronco. Coach Gernon recruited me, but he said I recruited them by showing I was so interested.”

Marshall is of the belief he can make a difference at the university located two hours from home.

“I’ll bring a hard-working, gritty mentality that’s been instilled in me by my coaches and my parents,” Marshall explained. “I’ll be that teammate, even if I’m not doing well, that will be there for all my teammates, on and off the field.”

As for his abilities, improvement has come with higher velo.

“I’m learning how to throw offspeed when I need to, setting up two pitches ahead or throwing backward,” Marshall said. “Another thing that’s big for me is my armside run. It’s a 15-16 inch horizontal run on PBR.”

The feeling that came with a commitment is memorable according to the 17-year-old, who carries a 3.66 GPA at Troy.

“I’m in the basement on the phone with coach Gernon and I run upstairs to tell my mom and dad I’m on the phone with Western,” Marshall reflected. “The weight fell off my shoulders. I did it. It feels good to know I get to keep playing baseball at a super high level at a school I want to be at.

“But the work doesn’t end now. I’ve got to keep grinding and grinding. I’m excited about that grind and also the family bond we’re going to have for four years. I already know some of the guys coming in. I’m excited to grow together as friends and family, win games and have a good time doing it.”