Zags Baseball Adds Troy LaBrie To 2014 Roster
6/19/2013 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Gonzaga University baseball team has added Troy LaBrie to its 2013-2014 roster announced head coach Mark Machtolf. The Covington, Wash., native will join the Bulldogs next school year and will compete for the starting catcher position.
LaBrie, who was a South Puget Sound League All-League first team member, led the state of Washington 4A baseball with a .517 batting average. Serving as a team captain, LaBrie carried a .633 on base percentage and participated in the Senior All-Star Game. In addition to his athletic accolades, the right-handed hitter excelled in the classroom with scholar athlete awards while taking college level courses.
Troy LaBrie 6-2 190 C (Tahoma High School/Covington, Wash.)
Why LaBrie chose Gonzaga: "I felt very comfortable on the Gonzaga campus. The university has built a great reputation for both students and athletes. The baseball program offered great help and care to each player, creating complete team atmosphere. I feel like I can be very success as a Bulldog."
Machtolf on LaBrie: "We are very excited for Troy to join the program in 2014. Troy comes to us as the top hitter in the state of Washington and will contribute quickly with his outstanding bat. He enters a very polished defender behind the plate and he should fit right in the Gonzaga community."
