Tall right-handed pitcher who will begin the season as member of the Aztec bullpen ... Was also a proficient hitter as a prep athlete where he also played in the outfield and at first base ... Competed during the summers of 2008 and 2009 for the SDL Rookies of the San Diego Elite Baseball League as well as the International Baseball Academy of California (IBAC).
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned a pair of varsity letters as a baseball player at Westview High School in San Diego ... Played there under coach Beau Champoux ... A first-team all-Valley League selection as a senior ... Team captain in 2009 ... Compiled a record of 5-2 with a 3.99 earned run average, striking out 49 in 52.2 inning ... Also played first base and outfield, hitting .389 with 30 runs, 28 RBI, eight doubles. nine home runs and 12 stolen bases ... Named to the San Diego Union-Tribune all-section second team as a utility player ... Westview captured the Valley League title and he was named team MVP ... As a junior pitcher went 3-3 with a 3.94 earned run average ... Named team[apos]s Pitcher of the Year after his sophomore campaign ... Also played defensive end for the Westview football team and finished his senior season with six sacks ... Member of the Best Buddies program, a volunteer effort that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
PERSONAL
Kyle Ray Shaver was born Dec. 13, 1990, in San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Mark and Marlene Shaver ... Was also recruited by Kansas, San Jose State and Iowa ... List favorite athlete as Yankees pitcher C.C. Sabathia ... Undeclared major at San Diego State.