| Nick Tepesch |
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FALL 2007
Made two appearances in the Fall World Series, including a start in game one ... struck out two and gave up just two hits in three scoreless innings in game one, but was removed from the game after rain forced the suspension of play to the following day ... was credited with the win in the Black team's series opening victory ... pitched 0.1 inning out of the bullpen in game three.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was 9-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 79 strikeouts as a senior at Blue Springs High School ... also hit .410 with seven home runs and 30 RBI last year ... was named the Area Player of the Year by the Kansas City Star and Eastern Jackson County Examiner in 2007 ... named Louisville Slugger Missouri Player of the Year in his senior season ... was the Gatorade Player of the Year for Missouri in 2007 ... earned Louisville Slugger 2007 All-America honors ... selected to the all-state first team by the coaches and media and earned all-conference and all-metro first team recognition last year ... team won the Missouri State Championship in his senior season ... was a member of the Honor Roll, finishing with a 4.0 GPA.
PERSONAL
Son of Tom and Penny Tepesch ... born in Kansas City, Mo. ... father is a pipefitter and mother is a college instructor ... is undecided on a major ... was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 28th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.
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