Is making the transition from the outfield to the
mound ... May see time coming out of the bullpen ... Has a very strong arm ...
Has the ability to develop into a very solid pitcher.
COLLEGE: Transferred from Onondaga Community College were he played
the outfield ... In 2001 posted a .383 batting average while hitting four home
runs and driving in 45 runs.
HIGH SCHOOL: Selected as conference MVP and earned first team
all-conference honors in his senior season batting .387 while hitting four
homeruns.
PERSONAL: Full name Matthew Harry Downey ... Son of Mike and Sheila
Downey ... Has three brothers and three sisters ... Majoring in Theology.
