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Matt McCormick

Catcher
ST. LAURENCE HS
BURBANK, ILLINOIS
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

.522

Batting Average

9

Home Runs

48

RBI

0.662

On-Base Percentage
“Matt McCormick is probably the best pure hitter that I’ve ever seen in high school baseball. He changes games for the opponent. He also plays solid defense behind the plate.”
John McCarthy
Head Coach at Brother Rice High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound junior catcher had led the Vikings to a 28-7 record entering the postseason. McCormick produced a .522 batting average with 17 doubles, nine home runs, 48 RBI and an on-base percentage of .662 through 35 games. A First Team All-State honoree, he’s also a two-time Chicago Tribune All-Area selection and was named a Rawlings/Perfect Game Second Team Underclass All-American.

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Academic Achievement

McCormick has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

McCormick has volunteered locally as a youth mentor and has raised funds to benefit pediatric cancer patients.