1st year as asst coach.  Played 5 years at ESU. Redshirted in 2011.  

2012.  Appeared in 12 games with 7 starts. 2-1 record with a 2.79 ERA, 36 K in 48.1 IP. Selected as MIAA Freshman of the Year. 

2013. Appeared in 14 games with 8 starts. 4-5 record with a 5.12 ERA, 39 K in 45.2 IP

2014. Appeared in 16 games with 13 starts. 9-2 record with a 2.85 ERA, 76 K in 82 IP. Selected to NCAA Central Regional All Tournament Team, MIAA 1st Team All Conference. 

2015. Appeared in 26 games and recorded 12 saves.  5-4 record with a 4.33 ERA, 63 K in 60.1 IP. Selected to MIAA 1st Team All Conference. Signed and released by Wichita Wingnuts. 

Talkington ranks 3rd in career appearances (68), 5th in strikeouts (214), 5th in saves (14), and 8th in Innings Pitched (236.1).