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13 - Tyler Ruch

Left Handed Pitcher / Infield
5-10 * 160 * B-L - T-L * Junior-Tr
Mesa, Ariz. * Kansas State University

 

 

Coach Myers Says: Tyler will see action as a pitcher and position player this spring. He was very effective on the mound. He can locate 3 pitches and his offspeed stuff keeps hitters off balance. Defensively, he is a great first baseman and outfielder. Offensively, he can do some great things. He is a very skilled hitter and an outstanding baserunner. He should fit our style of play really well and we look for him to hit in the middle of our lineup.

Before UCM: Played for former Mules head coach Brad Hill at Kansas State in 2007 and 2008... Recorded wins against Kansas, Arizona State, and Ohio State in his time there... also started every game of the 2007 Big XII Tournament at first base, hitting .363... In the 2008 tourney, he tossed 1.2 shutout innings against Texas in the Championship Game... Saw most of his time as a freshman, starting 29 and playing in 39 games, hitting .280 with 21 RBI... Attended Fountain Hill High School, earning all-state honors three times and 3A Player of the Year as a sophomore... He holds the school record for doubles in a season at 16, and ERA at 1.11 in a season... finished his career with a 29-2 record on the mound, while getting wins in the state semifinals in all four years for head coach Mike Briguglio... Started for the basketball team, winning the 2005 state title.

Personal: Recreation major ... born October 2, 1987 ... son of Gene and Denise Ruch.