AUBURN, Ala. – The next member of Auburn baseball's 2021 signing class is junior college transfer and right-handed pitcher Riggs Threadgill.
Threadgill is a native of Fredericksburg, Texas, and is entering his second season at McLennan Community College this spring.
"It was an exciting day for my family and I, putting pen to paper," Threadgill said of signing with Auburn. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity to make the next step and play at Auburn.
"The biggest factor in my decision to commit to Auburn is the relationship that I developed with the coaching staff. Coach Thompson and Coach Nonemaker reached out often, and I knew Auburn is where I needed to be."
Riggs Threadgill Bio Blast
- Hometown: Fredericksburg, Texas
- High School: Fredericksburg
- Junior College: McLennan
- Position: Right-handed pitcher
Ready for the next step! War Eagle 🦅 @AuburnBaseball @mccbaseball1 pic.twitter.com/JffnVdC8aI
— Riggs (@RiggsThreadgill) December 3, 2020
During his shortened 2020 season at McLennan, Threadgill made six appearances, including five starts, and went 3-1 with a 4.03 ERA. He struck out 30 batters in 29.0 innings pitched. He tossed 7.0 shutouts innings and struck out 10 in a win vs. Alvin Community College on Feb. 15.
Threadgill originally committed to LSU out of high school and made 11 appearances while striking out 12 batters in 13.2 innings of work in 2019.
An ace at Fredericksburg High School, the 6-foot-4 right hander went 11-2 with a 1.87 ERA and 99 strikeouts for the Battlin' Billies. He earned District MVP honors and was a three-time First Team All-District selection as well as an all-state honoree. Threadgill was also named a Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star, a top 300 recruit by Perfect Game and a 2018 Perfect Game Preseason All-American.