L.A. PIERCE COLLEGE: Played two seasons at L.A. Pierce College under Coach Bob Lefrano • Drafted by the New York Mets in 2004 in the 47th round, and by the Detroit Tigers in 2005 in the 28th round.

MOORPARK HS: Was a Musketeer at Moorpark High School for two seasons under Coach Scott Fullerton • Drafted in the 42nd round of the MLB amateur draft by the Atlanta Braves in 2002.

PERSONAL: Born on August 10, 1984, in Northridge, Calif. • His parents are Michael and Michele Paul • His full name is Ryan Michael Paul • Has a younger brother (Sean) and a younger sister (Chrissy) • Names his father as his greatest influence • Majoring in history • Would like to see Texas added to the Titans' schedule • Likes learning about cars and wakeboarding in his spare time • Has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do • Models his game after Randy Johnson • His greatest sports thrill is gaining the ability to throw strikes • Favorites include: Los Angeles Dodgers (team), Happy Gilmore, Out Cold and Zoolander (movies), Johnny Depp (actor), Kid Dynamite, Strung Out and None More Black (musical artists), vwvortex.com and mlb.com (web sites), Man's Search for Meaning (book).