Prior to Kent State

• Transferred to Kent State by way of Cuyahoga Community College after spending the previous year at Ohio.

• Was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 26th round of the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft.

• Two time first team all-conference pick at Strongsville High School in Strongsville, Ohio, under head coach Josh Sorge.

• Was a Rawlings All-Region team selection.

• Also competed for Northern Ohio Baseball under head coach Dave Pastors.

Personal

• Born Oct 10, 1990, in Parma Heights, Ohio.

• Son of David and Cheryl Bores. Siblings are Cara and Rachel.

• Nickname is "Ryno."

• Was a merit roll and honor roll student at Strongsville.

• Enjoys playing basketball.

• Lists his parents as the people he admires the most.

• Lists throwing an eight-inning no-hitter in the opening playoff game of his senior year of high school as his greatest baseball memory.

• Pre-game ritual is to never eat before he pitches.

• Is creeped out most by needles.

• Would like to visit Australia.

• Majoring in human movement studies.