Delta State University

PEARL RIVER C.C. Played two years under head coach Jamie McMahon at Perl River C.C. in Poplarville…Named Second Team All-State…Helped guide the Wildcats to the South Division Championship…Hit .350 his sophomore season with eight home runs, 45 RBI and 14 doubles.

PREP: Started two seasons under coach Greg Lewis…Used primarily at second base…Also saw time in the outfield…Named All-District his Junior and Senior seasons…M.V.P. of the Crossroads All-Star Game…Hit .402 in his junior season…Played in the prestigious Whitney Bank Futures Game…Hit .392 in his senior season with one home run…Played in the Whitney Bank All-Star Classic where he was named M.V.P.

PERSONAL: Full name is Matthew Discon…Born Oct. 21, 1988...Son of Mark and Claire Discon…Has two siblings, Hannah and Jason…Majoring in Business.