HeathCastle

Madison on Castle: “Heath had an outstanding fall. Because of his performance in the fall, he will most likely be in our rotation in 2003. He gives us that quality left-hander in our rotation that we desperately need. With Craig Snipp’s injury, it’s important for Heath to step up.”

St. Catherine College: Named JUCO Player to Watch by Collegiate Baseball magazine? Holds JUCO records for Innings Pitched (96), ERA (2.27) and Strikeouts (112)? Played in Super-Regional as a freshman.

High School: Posted a career record of 26-6? Selected First-team All-State by Lexington Herald-Leader? Selected All-Area and All-Region by Coaches Association? Played in 1999 and 2000 East/West All-Star Game? Selected All-Conference in junior and senior year? Holds single-season football record for yards (1,375) and TD?s (13)? All-State football honorable mention by Coaches Association? Lead basketball team to 2000 Sweet 16? Selected 2000 All-District and All-Region for basketball as a shooting guard? Four-year letterman in all three sports.

Personal: Full name is Heath Bradley Castle?Born Jan. 6, 1982? Son of Earl and Pam Castle? Has two older sisters, Kelly (30) and Amy (26)? Lists being drafted by the Chicago White Sox as his athletic career highlight? Chose UK for a chance to compete and play in the Southeastern Conference? Selected UK over Georgia, Western Kentucky, Marshall and Armstrong State.