Staff member Matt Wilhelm

Matt Wilhelm enters his first season with the Blue Devils and was brought in to shore up the pitching staff. Matt is very familiar with a number of players on the squad, being part of the "ECC Five" that played together for the Kats in the 2013 season. He also attended Amherst High School along with grad student Steve Sturm.

Matt sat out last season after racking up over 30 innings at ECC as a freshman, so he has sophomore eligibility status. He transferred to Fredonia last January and is majoring in Sports Management. Matt has also shown some pop and feels he can contribute at the plate, too (typical pitcher).

Matt Wilhelm, on right, with Derek Fie working at the Habitat for Humanity house in Silver Creek this fall.

Baseball Operations Manager Tim Fairhead sat down with Matt so you could get to know him a little better:

1) What toppings would you put on your perfect pizza?

     Buffalo Chicken with BBQ sauce.

2) If you were stranded on an island with two other teammates who would you pick and why?

     I would pick Mike Prentice because he's funny and Jake Harford because he's super tall.

3) What are you looking forward to most about your time at Fredonia?

     Playing baseball.

4) Other than baseball, what is your favorite sport to play?

     I would have to say hockey.

5) What professional athlete do you admire most?

     Derek Jeter.

6) Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

     Megan Fox.

7) What skill are you most excited to bring to the team this season?

     My slider, looking forward to getting a lot of K's with that pitch.

8) What brand of baseball gear is your favorite and why?

     Wilson, they make some sweet gloves.

9) Winter is coming fast, do you enjoy any winter sports or activities?

     I enjoy snowboarding a lot, You can catch me on the slopes at Kissing Bridge.
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