Robert Troiano begins his professional career with the ThunderBolts in 2017. He was signed on June 14, 2017 after finishing his college career at Benedict College in South Carolina. He spent three years at Benedict and amassed a record of 15-10 with three saves over 40 career appearances. He enjoyed his most success as a senior in 2017, when he was named Second Team All-South Region in NCAA Division II. He went 6-1 with a 3.10 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 12 games and 66.2 innings. He also batted .295 in 105 at bats. Robert attended St. James High School in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina.