Bio

Tim Rypien came to Spokane Falls Community College after an outstanding high school career at Shadle Park in Spokane. He played catcher for Coach Keith Snyder and was a very good defensive player as well as a batting star. Following a great baseball season in 1983-84 when he hit .434 and set a school record with twelve home runs, he was named to the First Team All-Region and First Team NWAACC All-Conference. Rypien went on to play for Gonzaga University and then was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and played three years in their organization. After his playing career was over, he became a successful baseball coach and physical education teacher.