AS A JUNIOR IN 2013: Named the MVP for the baseball team at the 2013 ASU Athletics Awards Banquet…Made 11 starts, with his 5-6 record led the team in wins in 81.0 innings pitched (13 appearances)…Posted a 4.78 ERA and struck out 36 (2nd on the team) while walking 23…Struck out a season-high six batters at Columbus State Feb. 23.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2013: Made eight starts in 13 appearances to compile a 5.29 ERA...Logged 17 strikeouts and nine walks in 32.1 innings pitched.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011: Saw limited action while adjusting to the collegiate level.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in all four years of baseball under Chileno Valdez at Veritas Christian Academy … Graduated in 2010 … Also lettered in basketball for all four years.

PERSONAL: Born on January 2, 1992 in Martinez, Ga. … Son to Mark and Ginger Custer … Has one sister, Keris Armstrong … Full name is Kip Allen Custer … Plans on majoring in physical education … Enjoys anything doors and loves to play golf … Considers chicken pot pie to be his favorite food … Cliff Lee is his favorite athlete … “Dumb and Dumber” is his favorite movie and “Sportscenter” is his favorite TV show.