2006: Made the switch from the field to the mound as a sophomore ... Had the second-lowest ERA among starters (4.18), while holding batters to a .266 batting average ... Recorded a season-high of eight strikeouts twice in back-to-back six-inning performances against Cal State Stanislaus (3/5) and Concordia (3/15) ... His 12 extra base hits allowed was least among starters.
2005: Was named CCAA Freshman of the Year ... One of three players to start all 55 games ... Had a .991 fielding percentage, best on the team among starters, only committing two errors on the season ... Grounded into a team low one double play ... Tied for second on the team with 17 doubles.
South HS: Two-sport athlete (baseball, football) … Led Spartans to 20-10 record under coach Nammack … Also helped the gridiron squad to 7-3 ledger as a linebacker.
Personal: Son of Amber and Bruce Kuglin, Tom Hopps … Born on October 8, 1985, in Torrance, CA … Has three younger siblings, Beau, Tuesday and Taylor … Grandfather, Joe Komada, played football for the Rams … Lists Roger Clemens as favorite sports hero … Also lists “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy” as favorite television shows … Majoring in business administration.
