Skip To Main Content

Upcoming Events and Recent Results

Western Illinois University Athletics

2016 Baseball Roster

7 Matt Fauth

  • Position Outfield
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 180
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Elk Grove Village, Ill.

Biography

FRESHMAN (2016): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball (3) for coach Derek Fivelson and also lettered twice in basketball... First Team All-Conference... First Team All-Area... following his senior year earned the 'Mr. Defense', 'Mr. Offense', 'Mr. Hustle', and team MVP... set the school record for hits (55) and runs (47) in a season... Journal Baseball Player of the Year in 2015... hit .447 his senior year with five home runs, 24 RBI and 24 stolen bases.

PERSONAL: Born February 8, 1997 in Elk Grove Village... No. 1 sports highlight was being named team MVP his senior year... his parents have been a major influence, "Their continous love and support through the years. They taught me the meaning of hard-work and made me the person I am today."... most admires Albert Pujols, "The way he carries himself on and off the field. A great example of a competitor with an above average attitude who took his game to the next level."... favorite professional team is the Chicago Cubs... enjoys baseball, golfing and playing ping-pong... favorite music is the Dave Matthews Band... son of Todd and Mary Ellen Fauth.

MAJOR: Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Statistics

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

No statistics available for this season.

Career Statistics

There are no statistics available for this player.