Local athlete who will provide depth at the catching position as a freshman at San Diego State ... Played with the Mad Dogs summer baseball travel team 2010-13
HIGH SCHOOL
Won a pair of varsity letters as a baseball player at El Capitan High school in Lakeside, Calif. ... Was coached there by Steve Vickery and Jordan Abruzzo ... Named team[apos]s Most Improved as a senior when he batted .341 ... Was voted Best Teammate as a junior when he hit .362 ... The Vaqueros won Grossmont-Valley League title his final two seasons ... Received Most Dedicated award for the freshman and junior varsity squads during his first two seasons at El Capitan HS.
PERSONAL
Tyler Edward DeGraff was born Aug. 12, 1995, in Lakeside, Calif. ... Son of Edward and Gena DeGraff ... Enjoys hunting, gold, bowling and racing ... Favorite athlete is St. Louis Cardinal catcher Yadier Molina ... Majoring in criminal justice at San Diego State ... Plans to pursue a career in pro baseball or law enforcement.