The Troy Trojans enter 2027 fresh off their first-ever run to the College World Series in 2026. They finished with a 39-32 overall record and a 17-13 record in Sun Belt play.

Not only did the Trojans make it to the College World Series, but they also won a game in Omaha. On June 14, they won a game against the Ole Miss Rebels.

Troy has plenty of returning hitters for the 2027 season. These hitters were some of the best ones on the team a year ago.

Jimmy Janicki returns as one of college baseball's best catchers

Jimmy Janicki is back for his third season with Troy in 2027. In 2026, he was the Trojans' leading hitter with a .343 batting average, 26 doubles, 21 home runs, and 87 RBIs.

Janicki showed some plate discipline a season ago as well, with a .415 on-base percentage.

The big season Janicki had allowed him to gain national notoriety. He was the 2026 Sun Belt Player of the Year and also a second-team All-American according to D1 Baseball and Perfect Game.

Heading into 2027, Janicki stands out as not only the Sun Belt's best player, but also the best catcher in the country. He should be a player who gains lots of stock for the 2027 MLB Draft as the college baseball season progresses.

Houston Markham and Jabe Boroff are also returning to Troy

Outfielder Houston Markham is returning to Troy for his third season. In 2026, he broke out as a sophomore with a .325 batting average. Markham also finished the year with nine doubles and three home runs.

The Pike Road, Alabama native is a solid player defensively. He had just one error in the field during Troy's 2026 College World Series season.

Markham did make an impact for the Trojans during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. He was a part of the Gainesville Regional All-Tournament team. During the Gainesville Regional, the Troy outfielder had eight hits and four RBIs in five games. Markham had two doubles and two home runs during the regional as well.

Jabe Boroff is also back for Troy. Like Markham, he was also a huge postseason player for the Trojans. During the 2026 NCAA Tournament, Boroff had six multi-hit games and tallied 16 total hits. He also had 21 RBIs during the 2026 NCAA Tournament, which is the most by a player in the NCAA Tournament dating back to 2008.

Aside from getting to the College World Series, Boroff did earn a postseason accolade. He was the 2026 Gainesville Regional Most Outstanding Player.

Boroff revealed that he can be a major power hitter for Troy this year alongside other players like Janicki. He hit 11 home runs in 2026 and can use his NCAA Tournament surge as momentum for his hitting in 2027.

Boroff also finished the 2026 season with 35 RBIs and a .400 on-base percentage.

Up next for Troy

The Troy Trojans will begin the 2027 college baseball season at home at Riddle-Pace Field. They will play the Mercer Bears in a three-game series from February 19 to February 21.

Mercer was an elite mid-major in 2026. They finished with a 44-15 record and won the Southern Conference (SOCON) regular season title. The Bears also beat Troy twice during a weekend series at the beginning of last season in Macon, Georgia.

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