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  Kyle Witten

Kyle Witten

Player Profile

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Bakersfield, Calif.
High School:
Liberty HS
Last College:
Bakersfield College
Height / Weight:
6-4 / 195
Position:
RHP/INF
Experience:
JC
B/T:
R/R

BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE: Pitched two years at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, Calif., under Head Coach Tim Painton • Was a unanimous selection for the All-Western State (South) Conference Pitcher of the Year Award after posting a 12-2 record and a 3.15 ERA in 123 innings for the Renegades in 2008 • Struck out 114 opposing batters and walked just 24, compiling five complete games in 16 starts • Made one relief appearance on the year • As a freshman, went 3-4 with a 4.70 ERA in 11 starts • Struck out 65 hitters in 67 innings pitched in 2007 and earned a spot on the All-WSC Second Team. Drafted in the 26th round of the 2007 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins and the 22nd round of the 2008 draft.

LIBERTY HS:Was a two-year letterman for Head Coach Rob Amble at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, Calif. • Led the Patriots from the hill with a 9-1 record and a 1.79 ERA as a senior earning the Southeast Yosemite League's Most Valuable Pitcher Award in 2006 • He also hurled six complete games and struck out 70 in 66.2 innings of work in 2006 • Was drafted in the 25th round of the 2006 MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves • As a junior, posted an 0-0 record in three innings of work.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 14, 1988, in Riverside, Calif. • Parents are Bob and Diane Witten • Has two older sisters (Amber and Ashley) • Full name is Kyle Robert Witten • Nickname is Witty • Major is undeclared • Models his game after Angels reliever Scott Shields • Favorites include: Lil Wayne, Mudvayne (musical artists), off-roading (hobby), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (team), 4wheeldrive.com (website).

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