2024 Spring Team Preview: Trenton Trojans
March 11, 2024
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2024 Spring Team Preview: Trenton Trojans
Team Name: Trenton Trojans
Head Coach: Todd Szalka
Division: 2
2023 Record: 23-13-1
2023 Tourney Finish: District Finals loss to Riverview
Returning Starters/Pitchers: 5/6
Coach Outlook: "Trenton will have a deep, talented squad. The team will be anchored by 4 strong returning starting P's in Caleb Kidd '24 (LHP) & Zach Hitchcock '24 (LHP), Ashton Rooney '25 & Joel Mator '25 (LHP). Talon Vanhovel '25 and Easton Curry '26 also saw time on the mound last season and will look to make their mark on the program. In addition to pitching, the team's strengths will be position versatility and depth. Kidd and Rooney return to anchor the batting lineup after earning All-League and All-District honors in 2023. Trenton has always relied on strong fundamentals, showcasing excellent baserunning skills and the ability to beat you in multiple ways. "
2024 Team Strengths:
- Starting Pitching
- Baserunning
- Defense
- Athleticism
Top Returning Players:
- Caleb Kidd, LHP/OF, 2024, 6'3", 170, L/L Team Captain in 2023.
- Zach Hitchcock, LHP/OF, 2024, 5'8", 150, L/L.
- Josh Pippin, OF, 2024, 5'8", 150, R/L.
- Zach DeChane, INF, 2024, 6'0", 180, R/R.
- Grayson Bender, P/OF, 2024, 6'2", 170, R/R.
- Ashton Rooney, P/SS, 2025, 6'1" 175, R/R.
- Joel Mator, LHP/OF, 6'1", 180, R/R.
- Carson Boike, C/INF/OF, 5'10", 150, L/R.
- Talon Vanhovel, P/INF/OF, 5'11", 165, R/R.
- Easton Tinsley, C/OF, 6'0", 160, R/R.
Class of 2024 Prospects To Keep Eye On:
- Caleb Kidd (LHP) committed to Henry Ford Community College. (Video Below)
- Zach Hitchcock
- Zach DeChane
Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep Eye On:
- Ashton Rooney
- Joel Mator
Class of 2026 Prospects To Keep Eye On:
- Zach Lamay
- Easton Curry
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