Troy Sutherland Class: Freshman Hometown: Madison, Ala. High School: Bob Jones Height / Weight: 6-3 / 245 Position: RHP Experience: HS B/T: R-R

Sutherland will compete for time in the Alabama pitching rotation this spring ... attending the University of Alabama on an academic scholarship ... attended the 2007 East Coast Showcase and Area Code Games ... also a standout offensive lineman and has some football scholarship offers ... played football for former Crimson Tide star, Shannon Brown ... played for American Legion Post 237 for Coach Phil Donaldson.

CUBA FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT:
Sutherland did not see action in the three-game exhibition series against Cuba.

HIGH SCHOOL:
A 2008 graduate of Bob Jones High School ... played for Coach Ryan Hall ... posted 1.02 ERA in 34 innings as junior in 2007 ... participated in the 2007 and 2008 World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) World Championship ... also played in 2007 Area Code Games Trails, 2007 East Coast Professional Showcase, 2007 Team One Showcase and 2006 Team One Showcase ... named to 2006 "Rookie of the Year" with 3.28 ERA in 36 innings on the mound ... named to 2006 Puma' "Top Tools" National Team ... member of the 2006 Alabama Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Top 150 ... named top prospect a the 2006 Southeastern Showcase ... an all-region selection in football following his junior season ... recorded 43 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks and three pass break-ups.

PERSONAL:
Full name is Troy Alan Sutherland ... son of Tim and Mary Anne Sutherland ... father played football at Hillsdale College.