Kevin Els Class: Senior Hometown: Cypress, Texas High School: Cy Falls Last College: Tyler JC Height / Weight: 5-10 / 210 Position: C Experience: 2L B/T: S/R

2008: During his first season in Canyon, Els shared time behind the plate with current Buffalo graduate assistant Kent Wright, tallying 145 putouts while throwing out six opponents trying to steal. When he wasn't behind the plate, Els stayed in the Buffs lineup as a designated hitter. At the plate, Els hit .338 with seven HR's, 10 doubles, and 31 RBI's.

Junior College: Els played at Tyler Junior College (Texas), helping the Apaches win the NJCAA National Championship in 2007. He was named all-conference and all-region for his efforts behind the plate under the tutelage of head coach Jon Groth.

High School: Els graduated from Cypress Falls HS (Texas) and played third base, pitcher, and catcher for the Golden Eagles under head coach Brent McDonald.

Major: Els is a Geology major at West Texas A&M.

Personal: Els is the son of Randy and Sandy Els, and has one sibling, Jessica.