University of Memphis Athletics
Trosclair Klatt, Smith Earn NFCA All-Region Honors
May 17, 2018 | Softball
It is the first time in program history Memphis has landed two players on an all-region team
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – For the first time in program history, the University of Memphis softball team has landed two players on the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region team as announced by the NFCA Thursday morning. Senior shortstop Kyler Trosclair Klatt was named to the second-team while freshman Baylee Smith was tabbed to the third-team.
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The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association's 10 regions with first, second and third-team selections. NFCA member coaches from each respective region voted on the teams, and all the honorees now become eligible for selection to the 2018 NFCA Division I All-American squads.
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This is the first time in Trosclair Klatt's career she has been named to an All-Region team. Lindsay Crowdus was the last Tiger to earn the recognition after her record-breaking year in 2017.
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Last week, Trosclair Klatt was named Second-Team All-American Athletic Conference for her record-breaking efforts this season. The Houma, La., native finished this season with a team-leading .405 batting average, 79 hits, eight triples and an on-base percentage of .456.
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As one of the most prolific hitters in program history, Trosclair Klatt walks away from the game as a career .355 hitter and is the all-time Memphis leader in career runs scored, hits, and stolen bases.
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Baylee Smith, a Henderson, Tenn., native, made an immediate impact as a true freshman, earning Second-Team All-Conference honors as well as a spot on the AAC All-Rookie Team.
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Smith finished her freshman campaign with a .373 batting average, ranking second on the team. She also finished with 59 total hits, 10 doubles, 36 RBIs and 28 runs scored. Smith was a threat on the base paths as she finished the year ranking second on the team with 14 swipes.
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Both Trosclair Klatt and Smith earned the distinction of AAC Player of the Week this season. The two players did so in back-to-back weeks in March. In all, Memphis finished with three Players of the Week for the first time since joining The American in 2014.
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The 2018 NFCA Division I All-America teams will be announced at approximately 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 30, via NFCA.org.
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The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association's 10 regions with first, second and third-team selections. NFCA member coaches from each respective region voted on the teams, and all the honorees now become eligible for selection to the 2018 NFCA Division I All-American squads.
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This is the first time in Trosclair Klatt's career she has been named to an All-Region team. Lindsay Crowdus was the last Tiger to earn the recognition after her record-breaking year in 2017.
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Last week, Trosclair Klatt was named Second-Team All-American Athletic Conference for her record-breaking efforts this season. The Houma, La., native finished this season with a team-leading .405 batting average, 79 hits, eight triples and an on-base percentage of .456.
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As one of the most prolific hitters in program history, Trosclair Klatt walks away from the game as a career .355 hitter and is the all-time Memphis leader in career runs scored, hits, and stolen bases.
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Baylee Smith, a Henderson, Tenn., native, made an immediate impact as a true freshman, earning Second-Team All-Conference honors as well as a spot on the AAC All-Rookie Team.
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Smith finished her freshman campaign with a .373 batting average, ranking second on the team. She also finished with 59 total hits, 10 doubles, 36 RBIs and 28 runs scored. Smith was a threat on the base paths as she finished the year ranking second on the team with 14 swipes.
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Both Trosclair Klatt and Smith earned the distinction of AAC Player of the Week this season. The two players did so in back-to-back weeks in March. In all, Memphis finished with three Players of the Week for the first time since joining The American in 2014.
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The 2018 NFCA Division I All-America teams will be announced at approximately 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 30, via NFCA.org.
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