Oklahoma State University Athletics
2018 Cowboy Baseball Roster
Roster
Matt Kroon
- Position:
- Infielder
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 201
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
- High School:
- Horizon HS
AT OREGON/JUNIOR COLLEGE: Originally attended Oregon out of high school … hit .184 with 14 hits in 35 games as a freshman for the Ducks in 2016 … as a sophomore at Central Arizona, hit .266 with two homers and 20 RBIs in 46 games … was a 30th-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017 … also recruited by North Carolina, Alabama, TCU and Arizona State.
HIGH SCHOOL: Starred at Horizon High School as a prep, where he was a two-time all-state selection … hit .412 with five homers as a senior and was a Rawlings/PG Honorable Mention All-American … hit .420 with three homers during his junior campaign … drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 38th round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
PERSONAL: Majoring in sports and coaching science … born Dec. 5, 1996 … son of Marc and Tricia Kroon … has two siblings, MJ and Madison … father played Major League Baseball for four seasons as a pitcher for San Diego, Cincinnati and Colorado … favorite athlete is Ken Griffey Jr. … enjoys cooking, golfing and playing video games.
