University of San Francisco Athletics

2008 SEASON: Redshirted

PREP CAREER: Played four years of baseball atSaint Francis High School... also played one year of football.

PERSONAL: Born on August 20, 1989 in Glendale,CA... son of Juan and Joni Quintero... nickname is Q... goal forthe season is to play his role and help the team... chose USFbecause he liked the school and felt it was a good fit for him...likes the good food in San Francisco... favorite quote is by JohnWooden, "Be more concerned with youR character than yourreputation. Character is what you really are, while your reputationis merely what others think of you"... would like to attend theWorld Series... favorite movie is American Gangster... favoritebook is Catcher in the Rye... favorite food is fried chicken...majoring in Exercise and Sports Science.

GIARRATANO ON QUINTERO: "Matt is probably oneof the most improved catchers in our program. He improved himselfboth offensively and defensively. He'll have a good career atUSF."