Matt Damon

Baseball

Matt is a member of the Twins baseball team. A graduate of Stissing Mountain High School in Pine Plains, Matt is currently in his sophomore year here at Columbia-Greene Community College where he is studying Adolescent Education (Social Studies). Matt wears number 6 playing middle infield and pitcher for the Twins and has been a big contributor for the Twins since last year!

Last season, Matt had 18 hits, 16 runs scored, 1 double, 5 RBI's, and 25 walks. He completed the season with a .247 batting average, .440 on base percentage, and .260 slugging percentage!

This season so far, Matt has had 5 hits, 6 runs scored, 5 walks, and 1 stolen base. He is currently batting .227 with an on base percentage of .433 and a slugging percentage of .227! Matt's best game so far came against Rockland Community College during the teams spring trip to Florida! Matt went 2-3 at the plate with a walk! Off the field, Matt excels in the classroom being a member of the 3.0+ and 4.0 clubs each semester so far! We look forward to seeing Matt continue to excel this semester on and off the field! Below are some fun facts about baseball player Matt Damon.

Favorite Sports Team/Athlete:  New York Yankees

Favorite Music Genre/Artist:  Hip Hop

Favorite TV Show/Movie:  Survivor

Favorite Book/Inspirational Quote:  "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard"

Favorite Food: Pasta

If I could visit anywhere in the world:  Italy

If I won a million dollars, the first thing I would do:  Invest it

My Career plan after CGCC:  Transfer to a four year school and finish degree. Become a high school history teacher.