Jimmy Janicki is Troy’s middle-of-the-order thunderbolt in 2026
In the 2026 season, Troy catcher Jimmy Janicki emerged as one of the nation’s most dangerous bats, finishing with a .343 average, 21 home runs, 87 RBIs, and 26 doubles while starting all 70 games behind the plate. He was named Sun Belt Player of the Year, earned All-America honors, and even got a USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp invite—pretty good company for a sophomore. What makes him pop isn’t just the power: he paired elite run production with a .664 slugging percentage, showing he can drive offenses, not just sprinkle hits around, which makes him a fit for teams craving a tough, high-upside everyday catcher.
