2010: Earned a spot as a regular out of the bullpen for the Bears, finishing second on the team with 14 appearances, including three starts … Went 1-4 while putting together a 7.59 ERA in 32.0 innings pitched … Had an impressive K/BB ratio, striking out 25 while handing out just 11 walks.

Before Brown: Four-year letterwinner at first base and pitching at John H. Guyer High School … Was a second-team All-State selection in 2009 … Led the team with a .436 average his senior season … Holds every pitching record at Guyer, including wins (12), ERA (1.61), and strikeouts (85) … Named a starter in the North Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game … Unanimously voted the Most Valuable Player in District 5-4A … Denton Record Chronicle All-Area Baseball Team MVP.

Personal: Bradley Michael Kottman is the son of Marvin and Margaret Kottman of Denton, Texas … Has one brother, Daniel … Also enjoys lifting and distance running.