KyleDuff

Madison on Duff: ?Kyle is a dual player. He can pitch and he?s a very good outfielder. He?s an extremely hard worker and has a chance to contribute as a freshman both as a pitcher and a hitter. Like most freshman, he needs to gain strength and experience but that will come in time.?

High School: 2001 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette South Area Player of the Year? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-West Region all-star as a senior in 2001? Voted Tribune Review All-Region Fantastic 10 his senior season? Almanac Newspaper Diamond Dozen in 1999, 2000 and 2001? All-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 1999 and 2001? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Area team as a junior and senior? Broke Cincinnati Reds all-star first baseman Sean Casey?s Upper St. Clair High School career record for doubles with 23 as a junior in 2000? Re-set the record in 2001 as a senior with 31? Owns Upper St. Clair career records for hits (85) and wins (15)? Participated in the 2000 East Coast Professional Showcase and 2000 Team One Showcase.

Personal: Full name is Kyle Joseph Duff? Born on Aug. 5, 1982? Son of Joseph and Patrice Duff? Has two sisters, Corey (16) and Kristin (13)? Dad was the football recruiting coordinator for the University of Pittsburgh during the 1982 and 1983 seasons? Mom graduated from Penn State University? Chose Kentucky because of the coaching staff, tradition, and facilities? Selected UK over Maryland, Liberty, Georgia State, Elon, and Winthrop.