| Robert Kilcrease |
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2008 SEASON
A promising young left-hander who made 19 appearances on the season, 17 in relief and two starts ... was fifth on the team with 5.40 ERA and a 2-0 record ... recorded 35 innings of work while striking out 24 batters ... IN BIG 12 PLAY ... logged a 4.66 ERA over 9 2/3 innings ... made seven relief appearances ... made his first career start against New Mexico on March 11 ... picked up his first career win late in the season against New Mexico State on April 22 as he held the Aggies scoreless in four innings of relief ... earned his second and final win of the year against Dallas Baptist on May 13 as he logged a season-high five innings of work and allowed just three earned runs.
HIGH SCHOOL
A 2007 graduate of Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas ... earned varsity letters in baseball and basketball ... coached by John Cater and Pat Loter ... helped lead his team to a 30-6 overall record his senior year and ranked as high as second in the state and eighth nationally ... was a First-Team All-District and First-Team All-County selection ... Louisville Slugger All-American ... Williamson County Player of the Year ... All-State ... MVP of the Austin Area All-Star Game ... pitched seven complete games along with three no-hitters ... surrendered just 10 earned runs in 73 innings pitched ... tallied 114 strikeouts while allowing just 23 hits ... boasted a 0.86 ERA.
PERSONAL
Born on March 14, 1989, in Austin, Texas ... son of Paul Kilcrease and Annamaria Houston ... has a half brother, Corey ... enjoys live music, golf, hiking and sports ... majoring in business management.