Christopher Newport University

Before CNU -- Appeared in five games for Gulf Coast State as a freshman, tossing 6.0 innings with just two earned runs allowed...Struck out five batters and walked a pair...Made debut on February 2 at Florida SouthWestern state

At Myrtle Beach -- Played three years of varsity baseball for the Seahawks...Ranked sixth in the state for right-handed pitchers...Named Player of the Year in 2017 with the lowest ERA and highest OBP...Also posted the lowest ERA, most innings pitched, and most strikeouts in Cal Ripken Summer League in 2019 (1.65, 27 IP, 28 K)

Personal -- Matthew William Hester was born in Fayetteville, N.C... Son of Bill and Dawn Hester...Eagle Scout...Favorite sports personality is Russell Wilson...Most impressive person met is his father...Dream vacation is to a house on the water in the Maldives...Superstitions include not stepping on the foul line...Favorite food is Mexican...Favorite movie is The Sandlot...Majoring in Economics.