A standout in the bullpen ... 2003: Tied for the team lead with 15 appearances ... went 1-0 with a 5.32 ERA ... struck out 17 and walked only 8 in 22 innings of work

2002: Made 12 appearances for the Rams, starting two games ... had a 1-1 record with a 4.84 ERA in 22.1 innings ... allowed only six extra base hits in his 12 appearances

2001: Had a team leading 3.49 ERA ... went 2-2 in 11 appearances ... opponents only batted .286 against him ... notched a complete game victory on the road against Qunnippiac on April 25.

High School: Four-year letterman for Dover High under coach John Carver ... named to the all-state team senior year and runner-up for player of the year in New Hampshire ... posted a 5-2 record with a 1.90 ERA senior year ... played for Dover Post 8, New Hampshire American Legion state champions ...

Personal: Matthew Thomas Preston ... born July 25, 1982 in Exeter, N.H. ... son of Brian and Christine Preston of Dover, N.H. ... majoring in management.