October 20 Hitting Instruction with Oregon State Coach Announced
October 15, 2013 - West Coast League (WCL)
Bend Elks News Release
Aaron Mathews played in 132 games for the Beavers from 2002-04, starting 112, and batted .325 with 21 doubles, nine triples, 13 home runs, 96 runs batted in and 22 stolen bases. His six triples in 2004 is tied for the second-most in a single-season at Oregon State.
Mathews was selected in the 19th round of the 2004 MLB First-Year Player Draft by Toronto and embarked on a professional career that saw him reach the Triple-A level with both the Las Vegas 51s and New Orleans Zephyrs.
In nine seasons in professional baseball - in the Toronto and Florida farm systems - he played in 759 career games, batting .282 with 152 doubles, 33 triples, 51 home runs and 356 RBI. Mathews batted a career-best .330 with Las Vegas during the 2010 season when he also doubled 26 times, tallied 11 home runs and drove in 48.
A native of John Day, Ore., Mathews came to Oregon State from Grant Union High School where he lettered in three seasons. He was a Co-State Player of the Year and all-state first team selection during his high school tenure.
From 11am-1230pm the Elks 14U Fall Ball team will work out with Aaron. Twelve 20 minute one on one hitting times are available this Sunday starting at 1230pm. Call the Bend Elks at 541 312-9259 or email jr@bendelks.com to reserve a time slot. Cost $30/session.
For more information, check out the elks website at bendelks.com or call the Fieldhouse at 541 312-9259.
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