#9 MATT SCHMIDT Right Field Bats Right / Throws Right 5-10, 165, Freshman Corvallis, Oregon Santiam Christian High School

2006: Appeared in six games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury … Made one plate appearance and scored a pair of runs … Recorded two base on balls.  HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors in 2005 from Santiam Christian High School … Played three seasons of baseball … Member of three straight league championship teams … Member of state championship baseball team during 2004 junior season … Member of state semifinalist during 2005 senior campaign … Named honorable mention all-league as a utility player following freshman season … Named 1st team all-league and honorable mention all-state as an outfielder following junior season … Named 1st team all-league and 2nd team all-state as an infielder following senior campaign … Also prepped in football (4 years) and basketball (1 year) … Named as a member of the 1st team all-league and 2nd team all-state as a wide receiver and 2nd team all-league as a defensive back.  PERSONAL: Born in Salem, Ore. to Tony and Suzanne Schmidt … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Alyssa) … Enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends … Major: Physical Education … Would like to become a P.E. or Bible teacher following graduation.  Why I chose Corban: “It is a strong Christian school that gave me a chance to play baseball.”