15 | Matthew Lester

Class: 2016
Date of Birth: October 3, 1997
Experience: 2V
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Family:

• Parents: Marilyn and Aaron
• Siblings: Joshua, Macey, Annah​

Titan Baseball:

• 2016: Matt was named 1at Team All-GVC Pitcher and Honorable Mention All-State Pitcher. Matt was also chosen to play in the Oregon State All-Star series.
• 2015: Matthew was a member of the Varsity team.
• 2014: Matthew split between Varsity and JV teams
• 2013: Matthew was a member of the Freshman team

About:

• Matthew has volunteered at the Salem Senior Center and for Salem-Keizer Meals on Wheels
• Matthew looks up to old coaches who helped better his future.
• Would like to meet Jon Lester, Major League pitcher.
• Matthew has signed to play collegiate baseball at Linn-Benton CC, beginning in the Fall of 2016.

Hobbies:

• Baseball

Favorites:

• Food: Chicken Saute with peanut sauce
• Movie: The Fast and the Furious series
• Subject: English
• Athlete: Jon Lester
• Teams: Red Sox, Diamondback, and Giants

Career Goals:

• To become an architect or work in marketing/advertising.

In the News:​

• February 3, 2016: "West Salem 2016 Signing Ceremony" (The Oregonian)
• May 30, 2016: "Pitcher's strong close helps West Salem make deep run" (Statesman Journal)

After West Salem: 

• 2017, 2018: Matt played two years at Linn-Benton CC
• 2019: After LB, Matt continues his playing career at Vanguard University