Hartman puts up big numbers
Name: Matt Hartman
School: Altoona Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Hartman went 5-for-9, scored six runs and drove in a run in three victories — 10-0 over Punxsutawney, 5-0 over Latrobe and 12-0 over Huntingdon. He also fired a five-hit shutout in the win over Latrobe with nine strikeouts and no walks.
Season update: Hartman is hitting .469 (23-for-49) with 12 RBIs, 17 runs and 15 stolen bases. He is also 3-1 on the mound with a 1.35 ERA and 29 strikeouts with one walk in 31 innings.
Coach Tom Smith’s quote: “Matt is enjoying a great senior season on the mound and at the plate. For him to have four complete games speaks volumes. He is a pleasure to watch on the mound. At the plate, Matt is our most consistent hitter. He recently reached base 12 consecutive times and just seems to square the ball up on almost every at bat.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Stoudnour
Favorite subject: Forensic chemistry
Favorite movie: “Step Brothers”
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite song: “Aint Goin Back” by Russ
Outside interests: Snowboarding, indoor soccer
Favorite professional team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: David Ortiz
Best athlete I ever competed against: Hollidaysburg’s Sam Servello
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Dave Brisbin and Coach Smith
Proudest athletic achievement: Starting varsity as a freshman
How I got my start in baseball: T-ball at AIYBL
Future goal: Play in the MLB
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