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Jake Matheny 2019 HS

Jake Matheny Season 2019

#27
Pos.C
Wt.190 lbs
Ht.6-3
Yr.Junior
HometownWeldon Springs, Mo.
Previous SchoolSan Jacinto CC
B/TR/R

SOPHOMORE / SAN JACINTO CC (2018)

  • Appeared in 53 games in lone season at San Jacinto CC, hitting .333 with 45 runs scored, 14 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 43 RBI
  • Recorded 16 multi-hit games on the year, including five-straight multi-hit efforts to open the month of April
  • Outstanding month of April, including launching six of his nine total home runs
  • Posted season-best nine-game hitting streak midway through the year
  • Hit home runs in back to back games on three separate occasions, including first long ball of the year vs. Western Texas (Feb. 15)

FRESHMAN / INDIANA (2017)

  • Appeared in 32 games (26 starts) and hit .245 with 12 runs scored, two home runs and 17 RBI in lone season in Bloomington, Indiana
  • Tallied an RBI in 2017 NCAA Tournament
  • Memorable NCAA debut vs. Gonzaga, roping a pair of two-run home runs, leading to Big 10 Freshman of the Week honors
  • Outstanding defensively behind the dish, posting a .992 fielding percentage

HIGH SCHOOL (WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)

  • 2016 Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year
  • 2016 Louisville Slugger High School All-American
  • 2016 St. Louis Post Dispatch Player of the Year
  • 2016 Missouri Class 4 First-Team All-State
  • Starred for Westminster Christian Academy under head coach Rich Van Gilst in St. Louis, Missouri
  • Hit .414 with 11 home runs, 43 RBI and .820 slugging percentage in 2016 senior campaign
  • Named to All-Tournament Team at 2015 Perfect Game WWBA World Championship
  • Strong 2015 junior season, hitting .325 with 13 doubles, three triples, three home runs and 26 RBI
  • Key piece into Westminster winning 2014 and 2013 state titles

PERSONAL

  • Born on Dec. 19, 1997
  • Father – Mike (former 13-year MLB veteran with Milwaukee, Toronto, St. Louis and San Francisco, seven-year tenure as manager of St. Louis Cardinals (2012-18), currently special advisor with Kansas City Royals), Mother –
  • Brothers – Tate (starred at Missouri State, 4th round pick by Boston Red Sox in 2015), Luke (played collegiately at Southeast Missouri) and Blaise. Sister - Katie