Austin Peay State University Athletics

Awards & Honors

• OVC All-Freshman Team, 2022

2022

• Saw action in 26 games and made eight starts at three different infield positions.
• Started four games at second base and two games at third base and shortstop.
• Batted .176 in 34 at-bats with two doubles and two RBI, scoring six runs.
• Notched first collegiate hit as a pinch hitter in Kent State series finale (March 5) and scored a run.
• Went 2-for-2 off the bench against Evansville (March 16).
• Recorded his first RBI at Evansville (March 29).
• Reached base in three consecutive games and had a hit in back-to-back games near April’s end.
• Came off the bench to walk, drive in a run, and score in the SIUE series finale (April 23).
• Had a pinch-hit double – his first extra-base hit – drove in a run, and scored at Bellarmine (April 27).
• Went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, two runs scored, and was hit by a pitch in the Toledo series opener (April 29).

Prep Career

• Played shortstop and pitched for head coach Levi Matherly at Reed High School.
• A second team Nevada Class 5A Northern All-Region selection after batting .383 with five doubles and eight RBI in 17 games. Also made three appearances on the mound for the Raiders.
• Finished prep career batting .287 with 18 RBI and 24 runs scored.
• Also played tennis and was the Raiders’ No. 1 singles player.

Personal

• Thomas Jacob Rogers is the son of Joele and Thomas Rogers.
• Birthday is May 21.
• Has a sister, Jailyn.