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SOPHOMORE (2007): Matt Litzinger started six games in the outfield for the Panthers, while appearing in 27 contests...posted a .303 batting average in 33 at bats...knocked in eight RBI off 10 hits...tallied first career hit in game one of a doubleheader vs. Lehigh on March 9 with an RBI-single...went 3-5 vs. Cleveland State on April 18, including first-career double...also scored three runs, helping the Panthers to a 12-5 win over the Vikings...recorded a career-high six putouts in a 6-5 Pitt victory over Central Michigan on May 8...blasted first-career homerun with a solo shot at Central Michigan as part of a 9-0 Panther win on May 9... helped Pitt to a close 16-15 win over Cleveland State on May 15 by driving-in a career-and-game-high three runs...tallied three multi-hit games...recorded 18 putouts and one assist without error for a 1.000 fielding percentage. FRESHMAN (2006): Litzinger appeared in four games for the Panthers with two at bats...recorded one putout in the outfield vs. WVU...saw first collegiate playing time on March 7 vs. Sacred Heart...recorded first career at bat on March 9 in a 9-3 win over St. Joseph's. HIGH SCHOOL: Litzinger played at nearby Serra Catholic High School...was recruited while playing in an all-star game in Erie for the WPIAL against District 10 all-stars...the first Division I baseball player from Serra Catholic in over a decade...batted .500 with eight doubles and 32 RBI for Serra Catholic...also a member of the school's basketball team. PERSONAL: Born January 22, 1988...son of Joel and Cheryl Litzinger...has two brothers, Joel (22) and Brendan (21)...a communications major. |
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