MISSION VIEJO HS: Was a four-year letterwinner for Head Coach Chris Ashbach and the Diablos of Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, Calif. • Was a high school teammate with current Titan freshman Austin Saenz • His four-hit victory over Etiwanda High School at Dodger Stadium in June 2011 not only won his team the CIF Div. II championship, but also set a new school record for wins in a Diablo career (22 victories) • Combined for a 22-14 career record with a 3.20 ERA; Struck out 206 batters in 211 innings •His best season came as a senior in 2011 when he went 8-5 with a 2.60 ERA while striking out 82 in 83 innings.

PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 22, 1992, in Fountain Valley, Calif. • Full name is William Edward Russell Kuhl • His parents are Bill and Julie (deceased) Kuhl • Has an older sister, Rachael • Majoring in business • Favorites include: Jered Weaver (player), Fenway Park (stadium), Nolan Ryan (athlete), Goo Goo Dolls and Linkin Park (musical artists), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (team), Glover Stadium in Anaheim (place to play baseball), "The Hobbit" and "Money Ball" (books) and Lucille's, Morton's and Outback Steakhouse (restaurants).