Oklahoma State University Athletics
Matt Willis Bio
January 15, 2009 | Cowboy Baseball
2008: Pitched in eight games for the Cowboys with three starts ... picked up his first-career save against Gonzaga (2/23) with four scoreless innings of work in which he struck out three ... worked seven innings and struck out a career-high five to earn a win against UAPB (3/19).
2007: Appeared in six games, including one start ... recorded a career-high three strikeouts in his first-career start vs. Hartford (3/17) ... earned a win with 1.1 innings of relief work against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (4/18).
HIGH SCHOOL: Was 25-9 with four saves during his prep career ... also had a 2.46 ERA and recorded 204 strikeouts ... was a two-time all-conference pitcher ... led Union to back-to-back Class 6A state championships in 2005 and 2006 ... also recruited by Arkansas, Oral Roberts, Coastal Carolina and Missouri State.
PERSONAL: An accounting major ... son of Tim and Susan Willis ... born May 2, 1987 ... has a brother, David ... enjoys playing golf and video games ... favorite athlete is Carlos Zambrano ... favorite teams are the Chicago Cubs and the Dallas Cowboys ... chose OSU because of the tradition and the coaching staff.
