34  Ryan Downs Class: Junior Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz. High School: Mesa Height / Weight: 5-10 / 155 Position: RHP Birthdate: 02/08/1991 Experience: HS B/T: R/R

One of nine freshmen pitchers on the roster... Will battle for innings after posting impressive numbers as a prep.

Mesa HS: A three-year letterwinner for the Jackrabbits... Earned first team all-region honors as a senior after carding a 2.70 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 48 innings... Named first team all-region, first team All-East Valley and second team all-state as a junior after recording a 2.80 ERA in 60 innings pitched with 85 strikeouts and 14 walks... Earned second team all-region honors as a sophomore.

Personal: Ryan Andrew Downs was born February 8, 1991, in Chandler, Ariz... Parents are Tim and Brenda Downs... Has one sibling, Ethan... Majoring in criminology.