2012 — Missed the first month of the season due to a knee injury sustained in the preseason...made nine appearance, all in relief...most effective outing was his first of the season (2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K) in 10-7 win over USC Upstate.
2011 — Made 16 appearances, with all but one coming in relief...went 2-3 with an 8.04 ERA...worked 28.0 innings (38 H, 17 BB, 17 K)...lone start (and first of two victories) came in his first game (5.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K) versus Ohio (10-3 win)...earned the win in relief (2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K) vs. Davidson (8-2 win).
2010 — Appeared in 16 games and made one start in his first season...went 1-0 with a 10.42 ERA, working 19.0 innings (25 H, 17 BB, 6 K)...picked up his first collegiate win in relief (2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K) against UNC Asheville (6-5 win)...registered his first start but had no-decision (3.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K) versus Presbyterian (9-4 loss)...allowed a run on four hits in 3 1/3 frames against Wofford (14-6 win).
High School: 2009 graduate of Mount Pisgah Christian School...four-time all-region and two-time all-state selection...served as team captain his senior year...played summer ball with the Georgia Roadrunners.
Personal: Full name is Matthew Scott Plate...son of Scott and Laurie Plate...born May 20, 1991, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...father played basketball at Marquette...grandfather also played baseball and football at Marquette...health & exercise science major.
