University of San Francisco Athletics

2007 SEASON: Played in 32 games, making eightstarts... had a .227 batting average... went 2-for-5 with four RBIand two runs scored against Gonzaga (4/29/07). AT FRESNOCITY COLLEGE (2005-2006): Two-time All-Central ValleyLeague selection at Fresno City... hit .290 with 42 hits, sixdoubles, one triple, five home runs, 42 walks, 44 runs, and 33 RBIas a sophomore... ranked ninth in hitting (.354), second in triples(4), third in doubles (13) and in the top-10 in slugging percentageand stolen bases among CVL leaders during freshman campaign.PREP CAREER: Earned All-Ohio recognition in bothbaseball and football... hit .429 with seven home runs, sevendoubles, 37 RBI and scored 37 runs as a senior... batted .359 as afreshman with 13 doubles, two homers, 27 RBI and a .500 OBP.PERSONAL: Matthew Lieb... goal for the season isto help the team achieve all goals... best advice he's ever beengiven is if your best isn't good enough, get better... the bestadvice he could give to youngsters is no dream is impossible toreach... his favorite quote is swing big or go home... his favoritemovie is Gladiator... his favorite food is fajitas... parents areGreg and Carol Lieb... born on April 9, 1986 in Euclid, OH.GIARRATANO ON LIEB: "Matt has made a positionchange from the outfield to the infield. I think he'll do a greatjob as a left-handed hitter, pinch-hitter, DH and play some firstbase this year for us. We're looking for a good senior year fromMatt."