Matt Baerlocher

Position:
Left-Handed Pitcher
Height:
6-0
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Greencreek, Idaho
High School:
Prairie

2008
Appeared in 23 games with three starts, going 4-1 with a 4.29 ERA in 42 innings... did not give up a run in 11 of his appearances... did not give up an earned run over 7 1/3 innings over five appearances (April 15-29)... gave up three earned runs over his last 16 2/3 innings for a 1.68 ERA (April 15 to May 17) ... earned first win of the season by pitching 3 1/3 innings, allowing only one run and striking out five against Centenary (April 6)... won as a starter at Sioux Falls giving up one run in three innings (April 29)

2007
Appeared in 10 games, going 1-1 with a 5.19 earned run average ... first pitch as a Jackrabbit came against defending Big 12 champion Kansas, as he threw to two batters (Feb. 11) ... threw season-best 2.1 innings at Tennessee-Martin, allowing one hit (Mar. 7) ... struck out the side at IPFW in one innings’ work (Apr. 29) ... made two appearances in home series with IPFW, allowing only one hit in two innings (May 12-13).

Before SDSU
Played two seasons at Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College ... put together an impressive 2006 season despite just a 5-4 record ... compiled a 2.50 ERA and led the team with 75.2 innings pitched ... held opponents to a .179 batting average ... logged a 4-3 record as a freshman, leading the staff in strikeouts and innings pitched.

High School
2004 graduate of Prairie High School in Cottonwood, Idaho ... lettered all four seasons in baseball ... led his team to the state tournament each season, including three top-four finishes ... also earned three letters in basketball, earning team MVP honors ... member of the National Honor Society.