CAMPBELLSVILLE: Derby enters his first year and is expected by the coaches to be one of the most well rounded players in the region ... He will likely be starting in centerfield and will be used in the weekend rotation ... Runs well and provides a bat from the left side with some pop ... Bats and throws from the left side.
AT WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Played his Junior College ball at West Valley Community College for Coach Josh Blunt ... in Los Gatos, California, with current teammates Nick Bertolucci and Ian Pick ... For two years, Derby was a major key in West Valley winning two conference championships, and appearing in the final four last year ... At WVCC, Derby was an All American, hitting over .400 in his JC career ... Also averaged over 10 strikeouts per game as a sophomore.
IN HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letter winner in high school and was a standout two way player during that time ... As a senior, Derby won three very prestigious awards as he was tabbed MVP of his league, was named to the all CCS team, and capped it off by being named San Jose Area Senior of the Year.
GETTING TO KNOW TYLER: A Physical Education Major, Tyler Brian Derby was born on October 16th, 1988, and he resides in San Jose, California ... His parents are Brian and Sandy Derby ... He has one older brother, Raymond (24) ... Hobbies outside of Baseball include Fishing, eating, and singing ... Lists Pete Rose as his athletic inspiration.
