MATT LEPAGE QUICK FACTS: Entering his fourth and final year in a Tiger uniform, Matt Lepage will see significant playing time behind the plate, and could see some time at third. Has steadily improved throughout his career and has shown signs of gap to gap power. Bats/throws from the right side.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2007: Saw action in 54 games, all of which were starts, mostly at catcher ... Amassed 47 hits in 174 at-bats, good for a .270 batting average ... Also added 9 doubles and .34 RBIs ... Threw out 10 of 38 attempted base stealers ... Was a 2007 All-Conference Honorable Mention selection.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2006: Had 28 starts as a sophomore and appeared in 31 total contests ... Hit .278 in 72 at-bats and had an overall on base percentage of .422, good for third on the team ... Made just one error during the whole season, good for a final fielding percentage of .994.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2005: Saw time in 35 games as a true freshman and started 29 times ... Finished the season with a .308 average in 78 at-bats ... Was solid defensively, commiting just one error on the season, finishing with a .994 fielding percentage.
PERSONAL DATA: A Business major, Mathew John Lepage was born on June 8th, 1986, and resides in Ste-Anne, Manitoba, Canada ... He has one sister, Nicole (19) ... His parents are Richard and Josee Lepage ... Hobbies outside of Baseball includes Hockey, hanging out with friends, and social gatherings ... Lists Brett Favre and Wayne Gretzky as his athletic inspirations ... Says his aspiration after graduation is to be happy.
MATT LEPAGE IN A TIGER UNIFORM:
Year GS/GP BA RBI FLD % OBP
2005 29/35 .308 8 .994 .427
2006 28/31 .278 16 .994 .422
2007 54/54 .270 34 .980 .389
