UNLV REBELS

Kelby Aase

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Class: Sophomore Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA High School: Esperanza HS

Height / Weight: 6-2 / 200 Position: LHP Birthdate: 03/13/1987 Experience: RS

UNLV: A developing pitcher who could provide depth to the Rebel rotation and bullpen ... Looks to be completely healthy entering the 2007 season.

2006: Redshirted ... Named to the Academic All-MWC team.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Esperanza High School in Anaheim, Calif. ... A three-year lettterwinner for the Aztecs ... Helped the Aztecs reach the CIF quarterfinals in 2004 and 2005 ... Was 4-0 with a 0.79 ERA in six starts as a senior before undergoing season-ending elbow surgery ... Head coach was Mike Curran.

PERSONAL: Kelby Alexander Aase was born on March 13, 1987, in Orange, Calif. ... The son of Don and Judy Aase ... Has an older brother, Kyle, and an older sister, Kallie ... Father had an 18-year career in the major leagues, playing for the Angels, Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox and Orioles ... Earned academic all-state honors ... Enjoys wakeboarding, going to the gym and attending church ... Plans on majoring in communications.