2007: Did not see any playing time ... was redshirted.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Taylor Kennedy ... played two years on the Eagles' varsity squad ... helped the team to a 34-5 record and first-place finish in 2005 ... batted .589 and went 5-3 on the mound his senior year ... was a two-time all-league and all-state selection ... named team MVP in 2006 ... served as team captain ... played in the Michigan High School All-Star Game at Comerica Park ... selected to the Detroit News All-Metro Second Team ... also lettered in golf his senior year.

Personal: Full name--Daniel J. Lyall ... born February 25, 1988, in Taylor ... son of Darren and Susan Lyall ... has two brothers, Mark and Derek, and two sisters, Amanda and Heather ... is a criminal justice major with a minor in liberal arts.