Tyler is a crafty right-hander that creates good movement on his pitches. . . expected to pitch many innings out of the Wildcat bullpen this spring.
2009: Appeared in eight games out of the WSC bullpen with a 5.06 ERA and one save...allowed six runs on seven hits with four walks and 10 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings of work...gave up one run on two hits with one walk and three strikeouts in three innings of work to pick up his only save of the season in WSC's 10-8 win over Washburn on 3-25-09.
2008: Made 11 relief appearances for the Wildcats out of the bullpen, recording a 1-0 record with a 9.42 ERA and one combined shutout...pitched season-high 3 1/3 innings vs. Findlay of Ohio on 3-4-08, allowing just one hit with one strikeout and one walk...earned win vs. Briar Cliff on 3-26-08, allowing no hits in 1 2/3 innings with two strikeouts and one walk...also struck out two batters in two innings of hitless relief vs. Northern State on 4-13-08...finished season with 14 1/3 innings pitched, allowing 18 hits, 16 runs (15 earned) with 11 strikeouts and seven walks...pitched hitless seventh inning with one strikeout in 8-0 win over Southwest Minnesota State on 4-30-08 for combined shutout with Nick Schumacher.
Before WSC: Transfer from Colby Community College in Kansas where he helped his team to a 33-23 record in 2007 season...finished 2007 season with 2-0 record and a 3.26 ERA, striking out 27 batters in 30 innings pitched...posted a 3-0 career mark at Colby Community College.
High School: Graduated from Alliance HS where he participated in football, wrestling, and track...named All-Conference in football for two years, wrestling for four years, and track for two years...won a Class B State Championship in the 160 pound weight class in wrestling during the 2005 season...named All-State all four years in wrestling...helped lead his high school wrestling team to a team title...had 115 career wrestling wins...was the 4th person to rush for over 1,000 yards in school history.
Personal: Son of Diego and Janet Gutierrez...Hobbies include playing Guitar Hero, playing other sports, and watching movies...Majoring in History with a Minor in Physical Education.
