Washington State University Athletics
2020 Baseball Roster
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Mar 20 (Fri)
4:05 p.m.
Roster

Jersey Number 49
Matt Lopez
- Position:
- Infield
- Class:
- Junior
- B/T:
- R/R
- Major:
- History
- Hometown:
- Auburn, Calif.
- Height:
- 6-2
- High School:
- Bear River HS
- Weight:
- 215
- Prev School:
- Sierra College
WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2020): Appeared in two games, both off the bench…made Cougar debut as a pinch-hitter against Rutgers in Arizona (2/29)…came off bench to finish game at first base, went 0-for-1 against Gonzaga (3/10).
JUNIOR COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2019): Attended Sierra Community College in Rocklin, Calif...named All-NorCal and unanimously named All-Big 8 Conference first-team after hitting .391 with 70 hits, 14 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 53 RBI…stole one base and scored 49 runs in 42 games.
FRESHMAN (2018): Attended Sierra Community College in Rocklin, Calif....named to All-Big 8 Conference First Team after hitting .353 with 11 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 50 RBI…also stole five bases and scored 49 runs in 47 games.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Bear River High School…three-year varsity letter winner for coach Eric Van Patten…team captain for two years…as a SOPHOMORE, hit .330…as a JUNIOR, hit .429 and was named All-Pioneer Valley League…as a SENIOR, named All-Pioneer Valley League after hitting .379.
PERSONAL
Born in Roseville, Calif.…parents, Joseph and Chantal…older brother, Christopher…career goal is to be a teacher/coach…nickname Matty Lo and Matty Ice…enjoys playing golf, video games, and spending time with friends.
JUNIOR (2020): Appeared in two games, both off the bench…made Cougar debut as a pinch-hitter against Rutgers in Arizona (2/29)…came off bench to finish game at first base, went 0-for-1 against Gonzaga (3/10).
JUNIOR COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2019): Attended Sierra Community College in Rocklin, Calif...named All-NorCal and unanimously named All-Big 8 Conference first-team after hitting .391 with 70 hits, 14 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 53 RBI…stole one base and scored 49 runs in 42 games.
FRESHMAN (2018): Attended Sierra Community College in Rocklin, Calif....named to All-Big 8 Conference First Team after hitting .353 with 11 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 50 RBI…also stole five bases and scored 49 runs in 47 games.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Bear River High School…three-year varsity letter winner for coach Eric Van Patten…team captain for two years…as a SOPHOMORE, hit .330…as a JUNIOR, hit .429 and was named All-Pioneer Valley League…as a SENIOR, named All-Pioneer Valley League after hitting .379.
PERSONAL
Born in Roseville, Calif.…parents, Joseph and Chantal…older brother, Christopher…career goal is to be a teacher/coach…nickname Matty Lo and Matty Ice…enjoys playing golf, video games, and spending time with friends.
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