AUBURN, Ala. – Travis Odom has the makings to be the Tigers' next talented middle infielder in line after signing with the program on Nov. 14.
"Coach Thompson and the rest of the coaching staff really seemed to care about more than baseball," Odom said. "They not only care about winning, but they also care about growing the recruits they sign into young men. My mom also graduated from Auburn, so it just seemed like the perfect fit for me all around."
Joining Hayden Mullins as a top-rated talent from Tennessee, Odom is listed as the second-best shortstop and fourth-best player from The Volunteer State. He's also another signee who was named a 2018 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American.
"I've played with and against some of my future teammates over the years," Odom added. "On our official visit, we all seemed to just click. Hayden (Mullins) and I also workout together sometimes, and we've gotten to know each other better that way."
Travis Odom Bio Blast
- Hometown: Franklin, Tenn.
- High School: Christ Presbyterian Academy
- Travel Team: Team Georgia
- Position: Infielder, right-handed pitcher
- Height/Weight: 6-2, 180 lbs.
- Bio: rated the No. 138 overall player in the 2019 class by Perfect Game … tabbed the second-best shortstop and fourth-best player in Tennessee … named a 2018 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass First Team All-American … invited to the 2018 Perfect Game National Showcase and 2017 Jr. National Showcase and was named to the Top Prospect Team on both occasions … ranked first at the Jr. National Showcase in infield velocity … named to the 2016 and 2017 WWBA National Championship and World Championship All-Tournament Teams … hit eight home runs with 38 RBI and went 6-2 with a 1.90 ERA as a junior at Christ Presbyterian … picked up All-State honors from the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association … is the son of Donette Marlowe.
Officially an Auburn Tiger! #WDE
— Travis Odom (@travisodom_) November 14, 2018
Auburn baseball will continue to announce its 2019 signing class with the addition of new student-athletes during the next few weeks.
The Tigers begin the 2019 campaign with a three-game series against Georgia Southern from Feb. 15-17. Season tickets, which cost $195 per seat, cover Auburn's 32-game home schedule and include 15 SEC contests. Fans can reach the Auburn ticket office by phone at 1-855-282-2010 or by emailing tickets@auburn.edu. To order tickets online, visit www.aubtix.com.