Coach Farley on Tepe: "Tyler works hard and wants to be a senior leader that his teammates can count on. After trying to throw from a lower arm slot last year, he has made the adjustment to getting back on top. He has one of the best change ups on the staff." 2008: Made seven appearances out of the bullpen...worked four-consecutive scoreless one-inning outings, allowing one hit against Indiana Tech (April 8) and Cincinnati (April 16) and no hits against Dayton (April 23) and at Louisville (May 7)...2007: Came out of the bullpen in all 11 games played...posted seven scoreless appearances, including two over an inning...allowed two earned runs on five hits in 3.1 innings against IU-Southeast (3/6)...held Huntington scoreless over two frames (3/13)...struck-out three while holding Cleveland State hitless over three innings (4/14)...2006: Appeared in three games out of the bullpen, working four innings...High School: All-conference pitcher and shortstop at Lebanon High School...three-year letterwinner...helped team to a 17-7 record and a conference title as a senior...coached by Lee Day...also lettered two seasons in football as a kicker and wide receiver...member of the National Honor Society...served as Student Body President...Personal: Born December 5, 1986...son of Doug and Kim Tepe...finance major and management information minor.