Ryan's Baseball History
James Madison Warhawks 2006 Player Profile
Ryan Mathews Senior Catcher and Outfielder
College Commitment: will attend Old Dominion University
Athletic and Academic Recognition: Varsity Baseball Letter, and Varsity Football Letters
Height: 5'11" Weight: 195 Throws: Right Bats: Left
Position: Catcher and Outfielder
GPA: 3.3
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Second Year Varsity Warhawk
Ryan has played baseball in Vienna since he was seven years old. Ryan played Vienna Little League for the Astros and was a four time All-star. His last Astros team won the Colonial League Championship. Ryan played Babe Ruth as a 13 year-old and was an All-star. He joined the Vienna Mustangs and was a key member of the team that finished sixth in the AAU National Championships. Last summer Ryan has played for the Vienna Mustangs the last two summers.
At Madison, Ryan was a member of the JV Warhawks as a freshman and sophomore. He was a catcher on the undefeated 2004 JV Warhawks as they won the District. Last year Ryan saw action for the Varsity Warhawks as a catcher, designated hitter and pinch hitter. Ryan is a three-time Varsity Warhawk football letterman. He also wrestled as a freshman on both JV and Varsity. He looks forward to a good senior season with the Varsity Warhawks this season as a catcher and outfielder.
Coach Gjormand on Ryan: "Ryan is a second-year letterman after helping to lead the Warhawks football team to the regional playoffs last fall. He returns this spring and brings leadership and maturity to our senior class. Ryan adds further depth and shows more good power with the stick."