University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV
Thomas enters his second season with the UNLV baseball program ... Looks to add depth to the Rebels' bullpen.

2014 SUMMER - RISING SENIOR
Spent the summer with the San Diego Waves in the Western Baseball Association ... Played for the Waves along with UNLV teammates Connor Clark and Zach Story-Baker.

2014 - JUNIOR
Made 13 appearances on the mound for UNLV, all in relief this season ... Sported a 1-0 record to go with a 6.50 ERA ... Recorded six strikeouts in 18.0 innings of work ... Earned first collegiate victory against North Dakota (March 19).

2012-13 - FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE
Spent two years with the Golden Eagles ... Named to the 2013 All-State Academic Team and 2013 All-North Team as a pitcher ... Helped Feather River reach the final four of the 2013 California State Championship ... Sported an 8-1 record as a sophomore and held a 1.60 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 12 walks in 68 innings of work ... Posted a 4-0 record with a 0.67 ERA, 25 strikeouts and six walks in 27 innings of work as a reliever.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2011 graduate of Douglas High School in Minden, Nev. ... A two-year letterwinner under John Glover (2010) and Bruce Jacobsen (2011) ... Sported a 5-4 record as a senior and hit .392 with five home runs ... Named to the All-North First Team as a utility player ... Sported a 4-4 record as a junior and hit two home runs ... An All-North Second Team selection ... Also a two-year letterwinner on the Tigers[apos] basketball team and tennis team.

PERSONAL
Matthew Lewis Thomas was born March 9, 1993, in Huntington Beach, Calif. ... Son of Linda and David ... Has one brother, Cody ... Cousin of professional bowler Chris Barnes ... Majoring in communications studies.