Switch-hitting freshman who will compete for the starting spot at shortstop in 2013 ... one of the team’s most highly-rated newcomers in the 2013 incoming class.

Before Clemson: Drafted in the 35th round (#1061 overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2012 ... East Coast Pro Showcase ... Area Code Games ... all-state selection by ESPN.com ... team offensive MVP ... lettered three times in baseball ... coached by Josh Bartlett at Northview High School.

Personal: His father, Bram, played baseball at Ithica ... majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management ... born Tyler Bram Krieger on Jan. 16, 1994 in Laguna, CA.