California State University, Fullerton

DIAMOND BAR HS: Was a four-year letterwinnerfor Head Coach Eric Shibley and the Brahmas at Diamond Bar HighSchool in Diamond Bar, Calif. •Earned all-league honors allfour seasons (three with the Sierra League and one with theHacienda League) • Was named the Sierra League's most valuableplayer as a junior when he batted .470 and was 7-2 with a 2.10 ERA•Earn first-team All-CIF recognition as a junior and senior•Also lettered for three years for the Brahmas basketball team• Was drafted by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the2011 MLB First-Year Players Draft.

PERSONAL: Born on Aug. 6, 1993, in Glendora,Calif. • Full name is Kent David Mathews • Parents areKent and Kelly Mathews • Has an older sister, Kara •Major is undecided • Models his game after PhiladelphiaPhillies left-hander Cole Hamels • Favorites include: PeteRose (baseball player), Fenway Park (stadium), C.C. Sabathia(athlete), Van Halen (musical artist), Los Angeles Dodgers (team),"Dumb and Dumber" (movie), "Beyond Belief" (book) and Jim Carrey(actor).