Matt has been a steady performer since his freshman year. He is very team-oriented and always works to have the team improve.

Matt is very steady in the cage.

I think this team is going to be more offensive oriented then we have been. Another of the things that I like is our depth at each position, but right now, we have to work on getting our pitching staff in place and come to the conclusion of who that will include.

It doesn't matter who scores on this team. Last year we had three guys [Matt Walsh, Anthony Roberson and David Lee] we relied on to score. But we don't have a go-to guy on this team. Anybody can have a big night.

I was disappointed not to go last year after making it my freshman year. I wanted to get back and place higher than I did two years ago.

I do feel bad. I think it could have meant a lot to him. He's very team-oriented. I know he's very proud.