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2025 Baseball Roster

Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications

8 Matthew Lewis

  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 175
  • B/T L/L
  • Yr./El. Sr./Sr.
  • Hometown Black Diamond, Wash.
  • Previous School Lower Columbia C.C.
  • Major Marketing

Biography

JUNIOR 
Letter winner. 
Appeared in 27 games, starting 26. 
Recorded 4 homeruns, 30 hits and 19 RBI. 
 
LOWER COLUMBIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
Played baseball during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. 
Apart of the NWAC All-tournament team. 
 
TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL 
Lettered four times in baseball and golf. 
First-Team All-League sophomore and senior year. 
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION 
Majoring in marketing. 
Son of John and Lori Lewis. 
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I chose Linfield for the awesome athletic and academic programs as well as the home feeling it gives off! 
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? To me, being a student athlete means putting academics first. It means chasing a goal by studying hard while also perfecting your craft in the sport. 
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Being in sports, especially a team sport such as baseball, I have learned a lot about leadership. Along with that, it has taught me to learn from mistakes and to also feed off the support other people can offer. 
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? In 10 years, if I am not playing baseball, I see myself with a degree from Linfield and pursuing my educational craft. 
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? So far my media ethics class has been the best! During this course, there were many topics that interested and the classroom environment was fun wile participating. 
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? I would say, my dad, he works hard to give to our family and with that he coached and supported me through my career. His determination truly inspires me. 
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... The biggest principle I have learned is to have fun! don't take it for granted and enjoy each step of the journey. 
 
AS A LINFIELD-STUDENT ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... As an individual, I would like to stay healthy all season as I had good numbers but unfortunately got hurt. Staying healthy will be a huge support for my teammates and with that, my aspiration for the team is to be the best in our region. 
 

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