Name: Matt Harding
School: Oliver Ames High School
Grade: 12
Position: Catcher
Height: 6'
Favorite Subject: Anatomy
What You Need To Know:
How did you get started and who introduced you to the sport?
I started in little league and my Mom was the one that got me interested in playing baseball. I loved hitting I would grab any bat I could find and start hitting and my mom said why not go and play on a team and from their I never looked back.
What’s the best part about being on a team?
I would have to say the team chemistry -- we love playing baseball and we would play two ball, pepper, and glove flips that always makes a fun time and builds team camaraderie.
What is the best part of playing for Oliver Ames High School?
We have a proud tradition of winning and striving for excellence. Also playing for great coaches such as Coach Duggan and Coach Rollo they give us the tools and skills to play the at our best performance we can be on the field.
What are your goals for after high school?
My goal is to go to University of Southern Maine to major in athletic training and continuing to play sports such as wrestling and possibly baseball.
What is your favorite baseball memory?
Sophomore year our team went 16-0 in the Hockomock it was a privilege and honor to play on a great team and achieve something that has never been done before in the league's history.
When you're not practicing, what can people find you doing?
If I am not on the baseball diamond you'll most likely find me either in the weight room or wrestling on a mat.
What are your pregame/postgame rituals?
Usually before my baseball games I would have a can of coke and a peanut butter sandwich and hit in the cage. And every time after a game I will go for a run and head to the gym and then drink my favorite protein shake.