LCSC: Appeared in 13 games as a sophomore and was third on the team in starts with eight, including the third game of the NAIA World Series. Finished with a 3-4 record and a 6.59 ERA. Threw 42.1 innings and struck out 43 with 18 walks. Opponents hit .274 against him. During his freshman year, he pitched in eight games and 23 innings. He established a 3.13 ERA and 3-0 record. Started three games, but also came out of the bullpen and earned two saves. He struck out 25 and held opponents to a .244 batting average. Also was a member of the World Series team that won the national title.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Filer High School in southern Idaho before family moved to Lewiston. Played three years of baseball, two years of soccer, one year of football and wrestled one year as well. During senior year at Lewiston, he went 6-2 with a 1.39 ERA to earn all-league and all-state honors. He posted a 3.85 GPA in high school and was a member of the National Honor Society. He also participated in 4-H and FFA. Also played two seasons for the Lewis-Clark Twins American Legion baseball team where he went 8-2 with a 2.90 ERA prior to his senior year.

PERSONAL: Born October 27, 1988 to Kent and Sandra Knigge in Portland, Ore. Has three brothers, Cameron, Kyle, and Kasey. His father was a standout player for the Warriors. Both parents graduated from LCSC, his father in 1984 and his mother a year later. Lists hunting, fishing, and camping as his hobbies. Tyler is majoring in Elementary Education.