University of Northern Colorado Athletics
2012 Baseball Roster
Roster
Tyler Yamamoto
- Height:
- 5-6
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Kaneohe, Hawai'i
2012: In three games, hit .667, going 2-for-3 on the year with a double for a 1.000 slugging percentage… Played second base after pinch-hitting at Air Force on April 10, going 1-for-2 with a run scored and his double… Also went 1-for-1 at the plate at Southern Utah on March 16 in the designated hitter spot late in the game.
2011: Played in just 13 games, starting in six in his first season with the Bears... Had five hits in 24 at bats with one double... Also walked three times and was hit twice... Posted three RBI.
High School: Lettered one year for the Iolami Raiders and coach Dean Yonamine ... Given the Edward Hanada Jr. Award in 2009 ... Named to the Headmaster's List for academic excellence ... Led his team to the 2009 ILH Championship.
Personal: Son of Walter and Naomi Yanamoto ... Born in Honolulu, but calls Kaneohe, Hawai'i home ... Two older siblings: Bryce and Kerry ... Born on April 12, 1991 ... Plans to major in elementary education while at Northern Colorado.
