Matt Ridings Sophomore-6'0"-195 Right-handed pitcher Bats: R Throws: R Western Kentucky Hometown: Franklin, TN

As a freshman at Western Kentucky last spring, Matt was one of only three pitchers to register double-digit starts for the Hilltoppers, leading the team with seven wins, 91 1/3 innings pitched and 73 strikeouts. At Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn., he had an outstanding senior season on his way to being an All-State selection. On the mound, Matt went 9-2 with a 1.32 ERA and 111 strikeouts, while hitting .398 with three home runs and 40 RBIs. He is majoring in business.