#13 Matt Gehret

2012: Pitched in nine games for Penn State Altoona, including a trio of starts...threw 18.1 innings and struck out 13 batters...recorded two saves and posted an 0-3 record...finished with an ERA of 8.35.


2011: Settled into the role of closer/late-inning reliever for the Lions, making 10 appearances and notching four saves to go along with a 2-0 record...posted staff-bests in earned run average (1.20) and opponent batting average (.182)...struck out 22 batters in 15.0 innings.


High School: Three-year letter winner in basketball and baseball...letter winner in track, football, and golf...District VI Class AAAA champion at Altoona Area High School...three-year honor roll student...member of National Honor Society.


Personal: Son of Cory and Lisa Gehret...majoring in Elementary Education.