Matt Jacobs

Matt Jacobs

Player Profile

Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Hudson, MA

High School:
Hudson

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 175

Position:
LHP / OF / 1B

PROFILE: Son of UMass Lowell Hall of Fame member (hockey/baseball) Tom Jacobs • Very athletic player who could have an immediate impact • Could start in the outfield and may also see innings as a pitcher • Majoring in business management.

AS A FRESHMAN: One of only two players to start all 45 games for the Riverhawks • Led the team with 25 RBI and held a .991 fielding percentage • Ranked among the NE-10 leaders in sacrifice flies (4th, 5) • Highlights included a 2-for-6 effort with three RBI, three runs and two stolen bases in a 15-6 win over Mercy College • Also went 3-for-4 with two RBI, two runs and two stolen bases against C.W. Post (16-0).

HUDSON H.S.: Four-year player at Hudson H.S. for coach Brian Davis • Two-time Mid-Wachusett League all-star • Mid-Wachusett League Co-Most Valuable Player as a senior • Central Mass all-star • Led Hudson H.S. to state semifinal as a sophomore • Three-sport athlete, earned nine varsity letters in high school career • Captains the bootball, basketball and baseball teams as a senior • Mid-Wachusett League all-star in basketball • Metrowest Most Valuable Player in football as a senior • Also involved in manby activities including the National Honor Society and Spirit Committee • Recipient of Love of Sports Award, Clarkson Achievement Award .

PERSONAL: One of four children of Tom and Dawn Jacobs of Hudson, MA • Lists Boston Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and New England Patriots as favorite professional teams.

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