Winkler Returns; Joins Coaching Staff
7/12/2018 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
July 12, 2018 FORT WORTH â€" Former TCU baseball player Kyle Winkler is set to return to campus as he will join the coaching staff as a student assistant. Winkler returns to campus to complete his degree after spending the previous seven years in professional baseball.
"It's always great to see our former players come back to finish their degree after professional baseball," said head coach Jim Schlossnagle. "Kyle was an incredible pitcher for us and a part of some historic teams and games at TCU. His college experience, along with his professional baseball experience, will help us continue to serve our current players at the highest possible level. We are beyond excited to have Kyle back on campus!"
Winkler was a standout on the baseball field in his three years in the Purple and White. A 2011 All-American, Winkler was twice an All-Mountain West Conference performer in addition to earning a spot on the 2010 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Five times in his career, he was voted the conference Pitcher of the Week. Following his junior campaign, Winkler was drafted in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Arizona D'Backs.
"I am so excited to be back at TCU," said Winkler. "My dream, ever since leaving in 2011, has been to return one day to finish my degree and be a part of the baseball team again. I am so thankful to Coach Schlossnagle and the whole staff for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to doing whatever I can to help TCU baseball get back to Omaha."
As a freshman in 2009, Winkler was a key contributor in a starting role on TCU's first-ever NCAA Super Regional team. He made 14 starts as part of 17 appearances and boasted a 7-1 record to go along with a 4.15 ERA in 73 2/3 innings pitched.
In 2010, Winkler spearheaded an all-star starting rotation in helping the Horned Frogs to their first-ever College World Series appearance. In 19 starts, he posted a 12-3 record with a 3.39 ERA. Winkler was the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the Austin Super Regional, holding Texas to just five hits in 7 2/3 innings of work.
His final season at TCU saw him make 14 appearances, 13 starts, and boast a miniscule 1.39 ERA in 90 2/3 innings pitched. He posted a career-high 99 strikeouts and put up an 8-2 record.
For his career, Winkler was 27-6 in 50 appearances. He tossed five complete games and amassed 239 strikeouts in 281 innings of work. Winkler had a career ERA of 2.95.
Winkler spent seven seasons in professional baseball playing in the Arizona D'Backs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays' organizations. He made 20 starts as part of 215 career appearances on the mound. In 352 innings pitched, Winkler fanned 345 batters and boasted an ERA of 4.50.
"It's always great to see our former players come back to finish their degree after professional baseball," said head coach Jim Schlossnagle. "Kyle was an incredible pitcher for us and a part of some historic teams and games at TCU. His college experience, along with his professional baseball experience, will help us continue to serve our current players at the highest possible level. We are beyond excited to have Kyle back on campus!"
Winkler was a standout on the baseball field in his three years in the Purple and White. A 2011 All-American, Winkler was twice an All-Mountain West Conference performer in addition to earning a spot on the 2010 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Five times in his career, he was voted the conference Pitcher of the Week. Following his junior campaign, Winkler was drafted in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Arizona D'Backs.
"I am so excited to be back at TCU," said Winkler. "My dream, ever since leaving in 2011, has been to return one day to finish my degree and be a part of the baseball team again. I am so thankful to Coach Schlossnagle and the whole staff for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to doing whatever I can to help TCU baseball get back to Omaha."
As a freshman in 2009, Winkler was a key contributor in a starting role on TCU's first-ever NCAA Super Regional team. He made 14 starts as part of 17 appearances and boasted a 7-1 record to go along with a 4.15 ERA in 73 2/3 innings pitched.
In 2010, Winkler spearheaded an all-star starting rotation in helping the Horned Frogs to their first-ever College World Series appearance. In 19 starts, he posted a 12-3 record with a 3.39 ERA. Winkler was the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the Austin Super Regional, holding Texas to just five hits in 7 2/3 innings of work.
His final season at TCU saw him make 14 appearances, 13 starts, and boast a miniscule 1.39 ERA in 90 2/3 innings pitched. He posted a career-high 99 strikeouts and put up an 8-2 record.
For his career, Winkler was 27-6 in 50 appearances. He tossed five complete games and amassed 239 strikeouts in 281 innings of work. Winkler had a career ERA of 2.95.
Winkler spent seven seasons in professional baseball playing in the Arizona D'Backs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays' organizations. He made 20 starts as part of 215 career appearances on the mound. In 352 innings pitched, Winkler fanned 345 batters and boasted an ERA of 4.50.
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