Troy Claunch gets emotional reflecting on 2022 season with Texas A&M

Troy Claunch had a special season with Texas A&M. After 4 seasons at Oregon State, Claunch used his extra season of eligibility to play for the Aggies as a graduate transfer.

Claunch was a big part of Texas A&M’s 44-20 that included 7 NCAA Tournament wins as one of the final 4 teams in the College World Series. The Aggies’ postseason run ended Wednesday with a loss to Oklahoma. Jim Schlossnagle’s squad was emotional in the postgame press conference.

Emotional Texas A&M players in their post-elimination press conference. So many transfers to Aggies for a chance to reach Omaha, and did. Tears at the podium. Reminder that every game means the end for a team and for so many athletes, the last time they'll be in a uniform. #MCWS

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Claunch was emotional when reflecting on what the past year has meant to him.

“It was a leap of faith for sure,” Claunch said. “Just to have these guys with me all year long for my last season, couldn’t have asked for anything more, so thank you.”

Troy Claunch’s emotional answer to the impact this team and Texas A&M has had on him: pic.twitter.com/PRy3zpvMAo

— Kay Naegeli (@KayNaegeli) June 22, 2022