New Mexico State University Athletics

2017 (Junior): Led the team with 17 appearances out of the bullpen in his first season at NM State…Threw 10 innings with 11 strikeouts and just five walks…Made his Aggie debut in the season opener vs Bryant (February 17)…Longest outing of the season came on February 26 with two hitless innings and three strikeouts against Mount Saint Mary’s.

Junior College: 9-3 with a 4.52 ERA in 14 games (all starts) as a Sophomore at Dodge City CC...Led the team in wins...Four complete games with 55 strikeouts in 63.2 innings...5-3 with an ERA of 2.00 as a Freshman...20 games (4) starts with two saves...46 strikeouts in 45 innings.

High School: 17-9 career record at Cathedral HS...189 career strikeouts with a 3.70 ERA...Four year varsity letterman. 

Personal: Born Matthew Rene Perea on Oct. 24, 1995 in El Paso, Texas...Son of Ruben Perea Jr. and Anna Sanchez...Has two older brothers, Michael (25) and Robert (20)...Majoring in Government/History.