Since Coach Todd Szalka took over the program in 2008, many Trenton Baseball alums have taken their academic and athletic prowess to the next level. The Trojan Baseball Nation is proud to recognize their continued pursuit of excellence in baseball, school, and life. GO BLUE!
Caleb Kidd: Kellogg Community College
Joaquin Maldonado: Schoolcraft CC
Reece Omodio: Kalamazoo College
Alex Stepaniak: Schoolcraft CC
Brock Beaudrie (Football): Alma College
Matt Cheetam: Lansing CC/Henry Ford CC
Josh DeChane: University of Michigan - Dearborn
Jason Marshall (Football): Eastern Michigan University
Ricky Kidd: Henry Ford College/University of Michigan
Micah Ottenbreit: Michigan State University (MLB 4th Round pick-Phillies)
Austyn Stephens: Albion College
Al Szczechowski: Ave Maria University
Gabe Cavazos: Saginaw Valley State University
Zac Drumm: Henry Ford College
Brayden Hill: Siena Heights University
Jacob Hughes: Henry Ford College
Jay Solano (Football): Wayne State University
John Tuttle: Schoolcraft CC
Robert Barker: Schoolcraft CC
Brandon Brushaber: Schoolcraft CC
Connor Charping: Western Michigan University (MLB Free Agent-Mariners)
David Chavez: Schoolcraft CC/Adrian College
Sam Conti: Schoolcraft CC/Saginaw Valley State University
Rone' Hopkins: Schoolcraft CC
Kyle Slaughter: Henry Ford Community College
Jake Nabozny: Marygrove College
Class of 2015:
Brad Boler (Football): Siena Heights University
Christian Mercure: Schoolcraft CC/Grand Valley State University
Brady Tanguay (Football): Siena Heights University
Quinn Preston (Hockey): Ohio State University
Class of 2014:
Drew Johnson: Marygrove College
Class of 2013:
JT Conti: Wayne State University
Nate Donovan: Kalamazoo College
Wes Sorenson: Siena Heights University
Garret Vandenberg: Kalamazoo Valley CC
CLASS OF 2012:
Derek Berger: Heidelberg College
Chad Hamilton (Football): Albion College
Josh Henke (Hockey): University of Maine/Lake Superior State University
Eric Trombley: Henry Ford Community College
CLASS OF 2011:
Alex Bokatzian: Henry Ford CC
Kris Wilson: Henry Ford CC
CLASS OF 2010:
Jeff Bryant: Henry Ford CC
Blaze Leszczynski: Rochester College
Brian Pesta: Macomb CC
Dylan Vandenberg: Kalamazoo Valley CC
Dan Heatherly: Saginaw Valley State University/Owens CC/Adrian College
Christian Preuthun: Saginaw Valley State University
Scott Solo: Saginaw Valley State University
Kyle Sorenson: Henry Ford CC/Concordia University
Cam Wojtala (Hockey): Bowling Green State University
TROJAN BASEBALL ALUMS IN THE PROS:
*JJ Putz '95 (University of Michigan): Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, NY Mets, and Arizona Diamondbacks (*retired after the 2014 season)
Andy Greene '01 (Miami (OH) University, Hockey): New Jersey Devils. New York Islanders
Matt Shoemaker '04 (Eastern Michigan University): Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Yomiuri Giants (Japan)
Anthony Bass '05 (Wayne State University): San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (Japan), Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays
Micah Ottenbreit '21: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 4th Round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Pick #114.
Connor Charping '17: Signed as a Free Agent after the 2022 MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners.
