by Chad Ganson
Lakers’ pitcher Matt Kelly has been playing for Longview for the past two years. He is currently on scholarship and according to him, that is a big perk.
Some people might wonder, “Why play baseball for a community college.” According to Kelly, “It’s a good way to help you and get you ready for baseball if you decide to transfer to a four-year college.”
And then there is the question of maybe someday playing in the Major Leagues.
“The pro level is a shaky question,” Kelly said. “Of course it is everyone’s dream who plays baseball to make it to the pro level, someday win the first game they play in and for a few, win the World Series, but you just never know until that time comes.”
According to Lakers’ coach Gary Haarmann, Kelly was 7-2 as starting pitcher this season.
“He was a key player in our pitching staff,” said Haarmann. “Matt was a nice player to have on our team and a good leader in our pitching staff.”
Pitching coach Chad Wilkinson said, “He excepted the leadership role in our pitching staff. He was a good player and a good leader to have on our team.”
So if you ask the coaches, Matt Kelly is exactly the kind of leader you need on your baseball team.
October 31, 2003
Sports