Kyle Sleeth
| Kyle Sleeth | |
|---|---|
| Starting pitcher | |
| Born: December 20, 1981 Thornton, Colorado | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Kyle A. Sleeth (born December 20, 1981) is a former
Career
Sleeth was drafted by the
In 2003, Sleeth returned for another year, going 7–3 with a 2.81 ERA and 102 strikeouts. He earned a spot on the All-Conference first team. On March 28, 2003, Sleeth tied the NCAA record for consecutive victories against Duke with his 26th straight win. He lost the bid to break the record losing against Florida State University on April 4, 2003. The 26 consecutive wins left him tied with former Brigham Young University pitcher Scott Nielsen, who established the mark in the 1978 and 1982-1983 seasons. USA Baseball named Sleeth a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, given to the top amateur baseball player in the country. In 2019 Sleeth was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a Demon Deacon.
Sleeth would become the 3rd overall pick in the 1st round in the
He missed the
References
- ^ Sean Walsh (May 21, 2002). "Demon Deacons' Roster Filled with Cape League Stars". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "2001 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "West Division All Stars". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ Tigers first-round draft pick Kyle Sleeth retires-Detroit Free Press 29 Mar 08
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)