Guilliams Comments: "Derrick probably has the best work ethic on our team. He was an All-Conference guy last year and I think he has the ability to be an All-American type player. He's a lot smarter player and I think he understands what's expected of him. He can hit the ball to all fields and will most likely hit in the top of the batting order or somewhere in the middle where he'll be able to drive runs in. His leadership and vision are critical components for the 2006 squad to reach its goals."
As A Junior in 2005: Started all 63 games in the Eagle outfield?batted .341 (74-for-217) with 55 runs, 14 doubles, four triples, two homers and 46 RBI?was 16-for-18 in stolen base ?among the Eagles' top five in batting average, runs scored, slugging percentage (.470), hits, RBI, doubles, triples and total bases?had 23 multiple-hit games, including six games with three hits, and 15 multiple-RBI games?enjoyed a 19-game hitting streak from Feb. 18-Mar. 16, the longest of any Eagle hitter?one of the team's top clutch hitters, batting .417 with runners in scoring position and driving in 18 runs in two-out situations?led the club offensively in league play, batting .394 with 13 RBI and was a perfect 5-for-5 in stolen bases while starting all 21 FSC games?went 3-for-3 with a double, three runs scored and four RBI against Mount St. Mary (Mar. 21)?delivered the game-winning hit against Warner Southern (Apr. 22)?batted .348 (8-for -23) at the NAIA World Series...All-Conference selection.
Riverside Community College: Played two seasons for coach Dennis Rogers?helped the Tigers to the California State title in 2002.
High School: 2001 graduate of Temecula Valley High School?earned four letters under coach Richard Emard?batted .423 with six home runs, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored and 18 stolen bases as a senior?helped the Golden Bears to Sunbelt League titles in 1999 and 2001?All-League and All-Valley selections in 2000 and 2001?team captain?also played one year for the Clarinda Iowa A's club team, which captured a Mink League title.
Personal: Born in San Clemente, California on October 17, 1982?son of Nordee Pyles?majoring in Communications.
