University of South Alabama Athletics

2012 (Junior):  Ranked third in the Sun Belt Conference with 10 saves which were the most by a Jaguar since 2008 ... Also marked the most saves by a left-hander 2007 ... Recorded his first career save while striking out a career-best seven batters in a career-high four no-hit innings against Samford on Feb. 24 ... Recorded four consecutive saves in four straight appearances (April 14-22) ... Earned back-to-back saves against Louisiana-Lafayette (April 20 & 22) and Western Kentucky (May 13) ... Struck out 39 batters in 38 innings pitched, and finished 1-4 with a 4.26 ERA ... Did not allow a run in 15 of his 25 appearances ... Recorded four straight appearances without allowing a run from March 20-30, while earning two saves during that stretch ... Went 1-1 with a 2.89 ERA in 18 2/3 innings in SBC contests ... Recorded six of his 10 saves in SBC games.

Junior college:  Went 5-1 with a 4.09 ERA and recorded 37 strikeouts against 15 walks in 44 innings pitched last season at Howard (Texas) Junior College in Big Spring, Texas ... Helped lead the Hawks to a 46-13 record and a third consecutive Western Junior College Athletic Conference championship.

High school:  Lettered four years at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas ... Helped the Blue Raiders capture 2008 district championship as a junior ... Was also voted class president.

Personal:  Full name is Kyle Michael Bartsch ... Born March 10, 1991, in Hurst, Texas ... Son of Michael and Michelle Bartsch ... The second of three children ... Lists the Texas Rangers among his favorite pro sports teams ... Favorite athletes are Tim Tebow and Wayne Rooney ... Lists John Mayer among his favorite musical artists ... Majoring in biomedical science.