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Impressive looking freshman hurler who turned in a very solid fall practice ... Boasts an above average fastball and a very good curve ball ... Has a smooth delivery ... Could contribute in a variety of different areas this season ... Will likely begin the season in the bullpen, but could certainly challenge for a spot in the starting rotation ... Rated as the No. 73 high school prospect in the nation by Baseball America.
2002: Made just three appearances in relief before being red-shirted due to injury
High School: A four-year letterwinner for coach Jerry Dawson as a pitcher and outfielder at Chaparral High School ... Led Chaparral to back-to-back Arizona State Championships in 1999 and 2000 ... Rated as the top prospect in Arizona by the Perfect Game ... A first-team all-State selection as a junior and senior by the Arizona Republic ... Named the Arizona Republic Pitcher of the Year in 2001 ... Posted an 8-0 record and a 1.00 ERA as a senior ... Was the winning pitcher in the 2000 state championship game.
Personal: Full name is Kevin Donald Guyette ... Born December 3, 1982 ... Son of Robert and Regina Guyette ... Father Robert was a starting forward on Kentucky's basketball team where his team lost in the 1975 NCAA Championship game to John Wooden's UCLA club ... Majoring in Management.
