Troy Taber '13 Recruiting Profile

I am a Senior at Park Ridge High School in Park Ridge, NJ.  I am 6'0, 175 pounds.  I have been a starter on Varsity for the past two years.  While I am a pitcher, I am also utilized in the outfield, at first and third bases and right field.  In my Sophomore year I threw a perfect game, led my team in ERA, and was awarded second team all league as a pitcher.  During my Junior year, I batted leadoff, spotting a .320 batting average, a .425 OBP, and was second on my team with 15 steals.  As a pitcher, I finished the season with a 3.00 ERA, 58 innings pitched, and a .236 batting average against, leading my team in those categories.  This year I was recognized as First Team All League pitcher, received Honorable Mention All County  and was awarded Most Improved Player by my coaches.  I also played first base and right field when I was not pitching.  My goal has always been to play college baseball.  I have pushed myself to get to where I am today and I am determined to get to the next level.  I always try to challenge myself to become better and will give 100% in anything that I do.  I trained off season in the winter, working with my pitching coach on fully body conditioning which included daily workouts at the gym.  

Three seasons out of the year, I play ball.  This summer, I played with the Jersey Seminoles 17U team, travelling every week  to tournaments on the East Coast.  I also competed with the 19u Park Ridge American Legion team.  We were in the top 8 teams to make it to the State Tournament.  I played against great competition which helped me improve as a player.

This winter I have been concentrating on strength and conditioning to further improve my strength, flexibility, and mechanics and prepare for the upcoming season. I work closely with my pitching coach, Pat Stanley at Complete Game, who coordinated my winter workouts with my conditioning coach at Good Energy Training.

I am not entirely decided on a major to study in college, but am interested in either criminal justice or sports adminstration/management.