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Matt Baier

Nickname: Matty B

Bat/Throw: R/R

Birthday: 10/19

Years Playing With The Tigers: 2005-present

Position(s): IF/OF/C

High School/Graduation Year: Springfield High School - Class of 2006

College: South Dakota State Univ (06-07) Rochester CTC (07-09)

Family: parents: Randy & Amy, siblings: Katie, Brandon, Sam

Job: Straightline of Sanborn CAD Design

Best Part Of Playing Amateur Baseball: Playing the great game with great people and getting to play in front of the hometown.

Greatest Baseball Game of All-Time: Oct. 6th 2009 Twins over Tigers

Favorite Bob Fink Moment: Goldbond in Searles, his ability to be scared of being hit by the pitch, beating the throw to first to help us get to state, his confidence level... Ladies and Gents, Bob Fink is only a couple fries short of a happy meal of becoming a legend.

Thoughts on Ryan Sturm Getting A Real Job: Where do I start after witnessing this whole situation play out? While he was on his what seemed never ending unemployment period, this man would do what he could to keep a couple bucks in his pocket. Whether it was mowing lawns, shoveling an old ladies sidewalk, cleaning gutters, or moving furniture, he made sure he had enough for the weekend festivities...what dedication. Now he has a "real" job I guess. But I do know, that a part of his neighborhood is missing with him gone. His acts before departure have not gone unnoticed. So my thoughts?...wherever he is on earth, he's a model American.

Favorite Ballpark To Play At: Riverside Park, Johnson Park, Logger Stadium

Should A Pitcher Ever Be Allowed To Catch A Pop-Up? Schwab tells me no.

Describe Your Ultimate Hot Dog: Old-fashioned, mustard, dash of ketchup

Parting Thoughts: In the words of Marty Baseball...We'll see ya at the park!