TITANS `07: Got into five games totaling 8.1 innings as a freshman • His longest outing was a 2.1 inning effort on Feb. 27 vs. San Diego State when he struck out a season-high three batters • Went two scoreless innings on Feb. 10 at UNLV, surrendering just one hit.

ESPERANZA HS: Lettered two years for Head Coach Mike Curran at Esperanza High School in Anaheim, Calif. • Was a member of the Phil Nevin National Classic All-Tournament Team in 2005 and 2006 • Was the Sunset League's Pitcher of the Year and was named to the All-CIF First Team in 2006 • Named a North Orange County All-Star his final season with the Aztecs • Also lettered one season with the Esperanza basketball team in 2005.

PERSONAL: Born on May 28, 1988, in Artesia, Calif. • Full name is Ryan Dean Ackland • Parents are Dean and Denise Ackland • Has two older sisters (Amber and Danielle) • Major is undecided • Nickname is "Ack" • Models his game after John Verlander • Says his dad is his greatest baseball influence • Would like to see Clemson or Texas added to the Titans' schedule • His greatest sports thrill was the 2006 National Classic Championship Game • Favorites include: Detroit Tigers (team), Justin Verlander (player), Will Smith (actor), Sandlot (movie), Jay-Z (musical artist), Moneyball (book), ebaumsworld.com (website).