| Matt Consiglio |
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NOTABLESWill retain the starting shortstop job after earning the spot early on last season ... Gifted defensive player with good hands, feet and a strong arm across the infield ... Has added more upper body strength to aid swing and will be expected to pick up offensive numbers from last season.
2010 Appeared in 40 games on the year, earning the job as the starting shortstop for the final 32 games of the season ... Batted .214 (22-103) while providing a solid defensive option up the middle, collecting 101 assists to rank ninth all-time in UMB annals ... On April 10, enjoyed a productive afternoon in a doubleheader sweep vs. Western Connecticut State, going a combined 4-for-8 at the plate, including a season-high three hit outing in the first win, scoring four runs and knocking in an RBI on the day ... From April 8-24, hit safely in eight of 10 games while batting .294 (10-34) over the span ... Very disciplined at the plate, drawing 23 walks to rank third on the team and first among freshman ... Scored 26 runs on the season including a season-high of three during wins over Western CT State (4/10) and Fitchburg State (4/28) ... Boasted an impressive .372 OBP from the number nine spot in the lineup ... On May 29, collected a run, hit, RBI and walk vs. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at the NCAA Division III College Baseball World Series.
Personal/High School: Three-year letterwinner for Pomperaug High School ... Named to the All-Southwest Conference team as a senior for the Panthers ... Helped PHS to a 17-5 record and a division title ... Played baseball for Oakville Post 195 American Legion and helped the squad to an undefeated campaign ... Born January 28, 1991 ... Son of Ray and Lori ... Undecided on major ... Enjoys sports and jet skiing.
