Matt Hardy - 2019 - Baseball - UC Riverside Athletics

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2018-19

2017

2016

Saw his first action as a member of the Highlanders against Kansas State on February 21
Recorded his first hit vs. Washington on February 27
Earned his first start against Washington on February 28, where he he belted the first home run of his career and drove in a season-high two runs

High School

Played in the River Valley League
Named all league in 2013, 2014, and 2015
Was named second team and honorable mention All-American by the Press-Enterprise
First team All-American for perfect game baseball
Was involved in ASB
Volunteered at his local elementary school

Personal

Son of Mark Hardy and Sherrye Hardy
His career goal is to play in the MLB
Favorite team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Favorite athletes: Mike Trout and Howie Kendrick
Favorite book: Bud, Not Buddy
Favorite food: pasta
Favorite TV show: The Chapelle Show
Hobbies: extreme sports
Most notable sports achievement was hitting two home runs in a third round CIF game
Lists his father and brother as his biggest athletic influences because they were tough with him and persistent