PREP CAREER: Played three years of Varsity baseball at Saint Mary's High School... was a two time Team Captain... team was three time League Champions... two time First Team All-Area... earned Team MVP honors... also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Matthew Cole Lujan... goal for the season is to have a positive effect on the season... chose USF for the coaches and the location... thinks the best thing about being a student-athlete is the responsibility they have been given... lists golf, basketball, ping-pong and listening to music as hobbies... likes the people and the opportunities in San Francisco... would like to be Johan Santana for a day... best advice he could give to youngsters is to work hard and good things will come... most impressive person he has ever met is Barry Enright... favorite quote is from the Sandlot, "Heroes get remembered, but legends never die"... favorite movie is American Gangster... favorite book is Beowulf... favorite musical artist is Nelly... favorite food is anything mom makes... father played two years of baseball at San Jose State... parents are Steve and Maggie Lujan... born on August 23, 1988 in Fresno, CA.

GIARRATANO ON LUJAN: "Matt is extremely talented. He's a strike thrower with three pitches. He really has a bright future at USF as a starter or possible middle reliever this year."