Tim Kiley Agrees To Contract With Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, Ill. - University of Tampa pitcher Tim Kiley has agreed to a minor league free agent deal with the Chicago White Sox, and will report to the organization on Tuesday.

Kiley recently completed his junior season with Tampa, where the relief pitcher was a second-team all-Sunshine State Conference selection. He concluded the season with a 4-1 record and led all Spartans with seven saves.

In 36.0 innings in 2011, Kiley struck out 22 batters and notched a 2.75 ERA. Opposing batters hit at a .221 clip versus the 6-foot-7-inche right-hander.

Prior to redshirting for UT in 2010, Kiley spent two seasons at Florida Gulf Coast University, where he made a total of 12 appearances for the Eagles. The Palm Harbor, Fla., resident attended Palm Harbor University High School prior to enrolling at FGCU.

Kiley becomes the seventh member of the 2011 Spartans to earn MLB attentions, as five Spartans were also chosen in the MLB Draft. Patrick Donahue also agreed to a free agent deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

University of Tampa players in 2011 MLB Draft (players in bold have signed with respective organizations)
Shane Riedie - Los Angeles Angels - Round 21 - Number 645
Shawn Pleffner - Washington Nationals - Round 26 - Number 787
Taylor Wrenn - Cincinnati Reds - Round 27 - Number 835
Frank DeJiulio - Los Angeles Angels - Round 38 - Number 1,155
Mike Bourdon - Tampa Bay Rays - Round 42 - Number 1,290
Patrick Donahue - Arizona Diamondbacks - Free Agent
Tim Kiley - Chicago White Sox - Free Agent