Phoenixville senior Matt Osisek-Byrne to pitch at Division 2 Kutztown
Phoenixville senior pitcher Matt Osisek-Byrne has signed a national letter of intent to accept a Division II baseball scholarship from Kutztown University.
Matt Osisek-Byrne at a glance
High School: Phoenixville
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Right-handed Pitcher
College Choice: Kutztown
Parents: Dawn Byrne and Kenny Osisek
Major Athletic Honors:Second team All-PAC selection in 2016, team captain
Academic/community service: Camp counselor for Neil Herman’s Phantom Baseball Camps; volunteer at youth baseball camps/programs in various capacities.
College Major: Physical Education
Why did you choose this school? “I chose Kutztown because from my very first visit it felt like the best fit for me.”
Expectations for the upcoming season: “I hope to do what I do best on the mound and help the team get to districts for the 2nd year in a row.”
Reflections on high school career: “My most memorable moment was throwing a one-hitter last year in the district playoffs.”
Coach’s comments: “Matt Osisek-Byrne is very deserving of this. I knew when I got here that he had something special, he just needed a couple minor adjustments and we added a pitch to his arsenal. OB worked hard and trusted myself and the staff. He came a long way in one year and I am very proud of him.”