Troutt was unable to pitch much last year due to some tendonitis. That may have hurt his exposure. However, I do know he went on some visits this summer. Kentucky and Mississippi State showed early interest but Tennessee never called for some reason. Could have been the coaching change. Lots of Division 2 and 3 interest and offers from Tusculum and Tenn Tech. I think Chatt State is a great fit both financially as well as a great program. Going the JUCO route will also allow him to get drafted after Freshman and Sophomore Year. I am sure he would listen to Tennessee if they came calling though.
I was also told Slagle and Troutt both shined during tryout at Tech but they were out of money. They truly missed out on a couple of strong lefty's. There loss I guess. Slagle is in Single A though, not AA.