Made 12 appearances with eight starts as a freshman left-hander.
Struck out 21 batters in 26 1/3 innings.
Delivered one of GCU's best midweek starts of the season at Arizona State on March 17, allowing one run on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts over six innings.
Started two MW games and struck out three against UNLV on April 12.
Summer Leagues
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Arlington HS
Riverside, Calif.
A top-three left-handed pitcher in his class in California, according to Perfect Game. Ranked a top-40 LHP nationally and top-50 recruit in California regardless of position.
Helped lead his team to league championships in all four seasons.
Played club for Canes National and NY Mets Scout Team.
Transferred to Arlington from Aquinas High School following his sophomore year.
Personal
Parents are Rob and Collen Kiemele.
Father, Rob, played basketball at Cal State San Bernardino and also raced cars.
Off the field, likes to drive race cars, golf and play pickleball.
Says the best part of playing baseball is "the chess match between hitter and pitcher."
Likes listening to country music and 2000s alternative rock.
After baseball, is interested in becoming a trainer or physical therapist.
Favorite pro sports teams are the Boston Red Sox and Carolina Panthers.
Favorite athletes to watch growing up include Clayton Kershaw, Tom Brady and NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson.