University of North Carolina Athletics
2007 Baseball Roster
Matt McNichol
- Position:
- Outfield
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 193
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Charlotte, NC
- High School:
- East Mecklenburg
AS A FRESHMAN (2006)
Saw action in 16 games in the outfield and as a key pinch runner • Scored five runs on the year and stole one base • Went 1-for-6 at the plate • First career hit and RBI came against Davidson April 5 • Scored two runs in ACC play. Summer 2006: Hit .265 in 13 games with Monroe of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League • Drove in three runs and scored seven times • Had one triple.
EAST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year standout in the outfield for coach Chet Greason at East Mecklenburg High School • Earned all-conference honors as a senior and was named the team's outfield MVP as a junior • Also played four years of football and earned all-conference honors as a senior • Played wide receiver, defensive back and punter • Served as student body president as a senior • Honor roll student all four years and a member of the National Honor Society. Summer 2005: Played with American Legion Post 262 and led the team in batting average.
PERSONAL
Matthew James McNichol is the son of Frank and Gracie McNichol • Born Sept. 21, 1986, in Arlington, Texas • Has one brother and one sister • Has not declared a major at Carolina • Favorite movie is "The Goonies" • Favorite athlete is Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers • Lists favorite pro teams as the Texas Rangers and Carolina Panthers.
MCNICHOL'S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS
YEAR G-GS AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR Slg SB BB SO Avg 2006 16-0 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 .167 1-1 1 3 .167
