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FRESHMAN (2009)
Saw action in 19 games and made five starts, two at first base and three at designated hitter • Recorded three hits on the season in 23 at-bats • Added one double and scored two runs • Made first career start versus Old Dominion April 1 and notched first career base hit and first career run • Recorded first hit in ACC play against Maryland April 25 • Doubled and scored a run against Winthrop April 15 • Saw lone postseason action versus Kansas May 31 with an inning at first base • Drew a walk in first career plate appearance against VMI Feb. 20. Summer 2009: Played with the Duluth Huskies of the Northwoods League • Hit .213 (19-89) with six runs and seven RBI in 32 games.
GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Drafted in the 46th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Atlanta Braves but elected to come to Carolina • Standout shortstop at Green Valley High School for coach Nick Garrittano • Team captain of high school team • Played on the 2005 USA Trails Team • Honored as a Scholar Athlete and volunteered with the Special Olympics in high school • Played for the ABD Bulldogs in the summer of 2008.
PERSONAL
Matthew Lawrence Harrison is the son of Don and Cheryl Harrison • Born in Las Vegas • Has one younger brother, Brett, and two younger sisters, Dana and Erin • Has not declared a major at Carolina .
CAREER HIGHS:
Hits: 1 vs. Old Dominion (4/1/09), vs. Winthrop (4/15/09), vs. Maryland (4/25/09)
Runs: 1 vs. Old Dominion (4/1/09), vs. Winthrop (4/15/09)
RBI: None
Hit Streak: 2 games (4/1/09-4/15/09)
CAREER STATS:Year Avg GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD%
2009.... .130 19-5 23 2 3 1 0 0 0 4 .174 1 1 9 1 .200 0 0 0-0 15 1 0 1.000
TOTAL... .130 19-5 23 2 3 1 0 0 0 4 .174 1 1 9 1 .200 0 0 0-0 15 1 0 1.000
