Helping lead the Fountain Hills High School Falcon baseball squad to its 10th season title, Devin Foyle is one of those players likely to stick around in the record books for some time to come.

Foyle broke six season records in total, including four at the plate and another two from the mound. He also pitched four shutouts through the 2015 season, striking out a total of 121 batters along the way.

“Our old school record for strikeouts in a season was 96,” said head coach Mike Briguglio.

“He didn’t just break it, he shattered it.”

Along with putting up some impressive stats, Foyle easily found himself named to the all-section and all-state first teams.

The 2015 season earned his second consecutive honor as section player of the year and he was also unanimously chosen as the ANA and AZBCA Player of the Year.

“All of that is a huge testament to the type of season Devin had,” Briguglio added.

“There wasn’t even a vote for Player of the Year. I’m in a room with 30 other coaches and there wasn’t even another nomination.”

Even with all of those records and accolades under his belt, including solid seasons throughout the rest of his high school career, Foyle remains a player without an ego.

He said he just likes to play baseball, not realizing until his sophomore year that it was something he was excelling at.

“I had a really good season and I went on to a good summer team and played decent,” he said.

“From there, I saw good competition and thought that I could compete with it.”

When asked what he loves about the sport, Foyle’s answer came quickly.

“Everything about it,” he said.

“I just love the game.”

Foyle made his biggest mark on the 2015 Falcon program from the pitcher’s mound, a position he’s played in the background for many years. He didn’t start officially throwing for the Falcons, however, until he was a sophomore.

“It was different,” he said.

“That was definitely something to get used to. I was used to pitching for other teams, but I had to adjust to not playing center every game at the high school. Just a different experience.”

Looking back, Foyle said he felt he and his teammates had an amazing season to cap off his senior year.

“The whole season was a great memory,” he said.

“I thought I’d have a good season, but I never thought it would go so well. It’s a really good feeling, but unexpected.”

Foyle said he grew up playing with his friends, which is what he’ll miss most now that high school is behind him.

“A couple of those guys, like Cory [Kukkola] and Paul [Bryniarski], I’ve been playing with since I was 10,” Foyle added.

“I’ve been with coach Briguglio since sixth grade, too. So things will be different now.”

That “different” will take the form of the University of Kansas, where Foyle will be playing outfield for the Jayhawks.

“At college, I expect everyone to be really good, so it’s going to be a struggle to earn a starting spot,” Foyle said.

“But I’m very excited.”

When he’s not playing baseball, Foyle said he’s currently leaning toward studying sports medicine with a minor in business.

When it comes to succeeding outside of Fountain Hills, though, Coach Briguglio didn’t seem worried for Foyle’s future.

“The first day of practice, I could tell he was a talented guy,” Briguglio said.

“There’s was no question in my mind. A lot of players love baseball, but it was more than that for Devin. He was constantly working at it, every day.”

When asked about some favorite moments from the season, Briguglio said two definitely stand out.

“It was during our game that would determine the section championship. It was tied, and we had two outs,” Briguglio said.

“I told myself that great players make great plays at the right time, and then Devin hits a three-run homer on the very next pitch.”

Another big Foyle Factor moment came in the state quarter-finals when the Falcons were playing Yuma Catholic.

“We were down three runs in the last inning and he hits a three-run homer to tie it,” Briguglio said.

“Then we go on to win it. Plays like that definitely stand out. We would have never gotten as far as we did, with 26 wins this season, without his contribution.

“Having said all of that, though, Devin is one of the most humble players I’ve ever coached. He works hard and always wants to get better. It’s been real fun getting to watch him grow over the years.

“Kansas is going to be very fortunate to have him for four years.”