Western Michigan University Athletics

2019: Appeared in 16 games during his senior campaign ... totaled 20.0 innings of work, earning an 0-1 record with a 5.40 ERA ... in 20 innings, allowed 12 earned runs on 27 hits with 18 strikeouts ... pitched a career-high 4.0 innings, allowing one run on just four hits with four strikeouts in a 22-1 win over Georgetown (3/6) ... went 3.0 innings, allowing no runs on two hits with four strikeouts at Notre Dame (4/10) ... recorded at least three strikeouts in four appearances 

2018: Made 22 appearances in relief ... had a 3-2 record with a 3.62 ERA which ranked second on the team ... pitched 27.1 innings, striking out 18 with opponents hitting just .286 ... earned lone save of the season at Michigan State, going three innings allowing no runs on no hits while striking out one ... had four games of at least two strikeouts .... went 2.1 innings, allowing no runs on no hits and striking out three against Villanova (March 6)

2017: Made seven appearances all in relief roles … went 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 4.0 innings pitched … pitched a scoreless inning with a strikeout in his first appearance of the season against Ball State (4/8/17) … went 1.1 scoreless innings with a strikeout against Ball State (4/9/17).

2016: Made 11 appearances all in relief roles … finished with a 7.36 ERA after pitching 11.0 innings with eight strikeouts … did not allow a run in his final three appearances … pitched 2.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout at Butler on March 27 … picked up a season-high three strikeouts at Ball State on April 10. 

High School: Two-sport athlete at Harrison, earning letters in baseball and football… led team to 2015 sectional championship and runner-up spot in the region… named the 2015 district player of the year and earned all-conference honors… two-time all-conference honorable mention.

Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1997… full name is Matthew John McConnell… has an older brother, Rob… son of Bob and Margaret McConnell.