2008 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR): Member of the team but did not see any game action.

2007 (JUNIOR): Redshirted.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for David Russo at Jefferson State CC in 2005 and 2006 ... Hit .264 with 10 doubles in 25 games in 2006 ... Also appeared for 4.0 IP on the mound, striking out five ... Threw 12.0 innings as a freshman, striking out 14 and collecting a 5.25 ERA ... Also hit .333 in 18 games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for former Tiger Mike Ferry at Sparkman High School ... Went 6-1 as a senior with a save ... Had a 1.90 ERA, striking out 64 while walking just 14 ... Was 3-2 with a save as a junior ... Struckout 54 while issuing just 10 walks as a junior ... 2004 East-West All-Star Game participant ... 2003 & 2004 All-County selection ... All-Area in 2004 ... North-South Super 100 selection as a junior ... Also lettered for three years in football and was an All-State honorable mention as a senior.

PERSONAL: Kristopher Ryan West ... Son of Mark and Julia West ... Has two siblings, Rachael (25) and Macie (19) ... Sister, Rachel, played softball at the University of Mobile (2003-2005) and Central Alabama CC (2001-2003) ... Sister, Macie, is a freshman on the Central Alabama softball team ... Volunteer firefighter for Monrovia Fire/Rescue ... Is a nationally registered and state licensed EMT ... Major: Business.