WHITWORTH: As a FRESHMAN (2017)...named Second Team All-NWC...threw 79 1/3 innings with a 5-2 record and a 3.06 ERA...appeared in 13 games and made 11 starts...threw one complete game...struck out 44 batters and walked only 11.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2016 graduate of Jesuit High School (Crusaders)…earned three varsity letters as a right-handed pitcher and third baseman for coach Colin Griffin...was the team captain as a SENIOR...team won the State Championship...was named Second Team All-Conference...as a JUNIOR...named Second Team All-Conference.

PERSONAL: Born Matthew Young at Hickory, N.C...father Tom works with Nike footwear...mother Anita is a real estate agent...has one younger brother...enjoys playing baseball, basketball, and golf...is pursuing a degree in health science.