Matt Perry’s prospects look good in MLB draft

1980collegegrad
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:23:27 +0000

Perry, the son and grandson of Holy Cross sports legends Ron and Ronnie, Jr., respectively, is coming off a season in which he was named to the 2010 NEIBA All-New England Division 1 second team. As a senior, Perry batted .409 with 81 hits, 54 runs and 36 RBI. A unanimous All-Patriot League pick, Perry set HC single-season marks for games played (52) and starts (52), at-bats (198), runs, hits and total bases (116). He ended his Crusaders career with a .357 average, a .537 slugging percentage, a .430 on-base percentage and 100 RBI.

“As of right now, I think Matty Perry has a chance, for sure,” Holy Cross coach Greg DiCenzo said. “He had a good summer in the Cape League last year with Chatham. He was the Patriot League Player of the Year last year as a junior, and he followed that up by hitting over .400 this season. So, hopefully he has a a shot of playing in the next few months.

“My assessment of Matty Perry, when scouts ask me, is that he’s a smart, smart baseball player. He’s a typical Holy Cross student. He’s athletic. He comes from a great background and heritage. From a professional standpoint and, having worked in the Cape League myself, his biggest asset is he’s a professional hitter. He’s a solid player. He’s versatile.”

from a short article in the Herald today about Matt Perry and the MLB draft: [Matt Perry’s prospects look good - BostonHerald.com](http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/college/general/view/20100607matt_perrys_prospects_look_good/srvc=sports&position=also)