Peter Matt

Peter Matt, a standout outfielder raised in Larchmont, New York, navigated a remarkable collegiate path that culminated in a semi-professional baseball career. After a stellar four-year career at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was an All-Ivy League selection, Matt utilized a COVID-19 pandemic-related extra year of eligibility to transfer to Duke University for his graduate year. As a Blue Devil, he instantly solidified the offense in 2021, becoming the first player in school history to record at least 15 home runs and 15 stolen bases in a single season, ultimately helping Duke win its first-ever Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship.

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Following his explosive season in Durham, the Chicago Cubs drafted Matt in the 10th round (304th overall) of the 2021 MLB Draft. His draft selection came after a period of intense uncertainty regarding the 2020 season, making the transition to the pros a triumphant moment after months of limbo. Matt's signing on July 16, 2021, kicked off his professional journey within the Cubs organization, quickly moving from the Arizona Complex League to Class-A Myrtle Beach and eventually Triple-A Iowa within the 2021 season.

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Turning professional meant managing the intense pressure of pursuing a high-stakes athletic career while carrying the expectations of his success back in Westchester, New York, where he was a former Mamaroneck High School standout. This pressure came alongside the pressure of producing immediately in the minor leagues to solidify his place in the organization. Matt successfully transitioned into semi-professional baseball, demonstrating the resilience honed by his unusual path from the Ivy League to a major ACC title, balancing the desire to bring his hometown with him through his successes while living out his dream of professional baseball. Currently retired, he now works as a Private Equity Associate at Kinderhook Industries in Manhattan, New York, where he continues to implement the many skills he has acquired over the years in the form of team building, as well as consistent hard work.