Brandon Lockridge

Lockridge has been a consistent presence in Troy's lineup since he arrived on campus but flew under the radar until this year. He has moved from second base to center field, where his top-of-the-scale speed plays better. Lockridge also knows how to get the most out of his speed offensively. The righthanded hitter has good hittability and this spring has doubled his walk rate, giving him the on-base skills to profile as a top-of-the-order hitter. His power has mostly played as doubles pop so far, but he's listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds and many scouts believe he will start to turn his raw power into more home runs in time. Though Lockridge doesn't have much experience as an outfielder, he has taken well to his new position and his speed and athleticism give him a chance to become an above-average defender in time.