Matt Wood is a returning sophomore catcher on the Penn State baseball team. Learn more about who inspired him to pursue baseball and what he is like off the field.
Who were your baseball role models growing up?
My biggest role model growing up was Andrew McCutchen because he got me excited about baseball when he brought playoff baseball back to Pittsburgh in 2013! I also loved Gary Sheffield because his stance is awesome, and he hits absolute missiles.
If you could play any position different from your own, what would it be?
I would be a closer because I would love to be like Ricky Vaughn.
What/Who inspired you to pursue baseball?
My parents and my older brother, Michael, inspired me to pursue baseball. I would always go to his games and watching him play made me fall in love with the game. My parents as well because they sacrificed so much for me and I work hard every day because of them.
What's your go-to karaoke song?
Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts. Easy. I also know Every Time We Touch by Cascada word for word.
What TV show could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
Entourage on HBO. It is the perfect combo of seriousness and comedy.
Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life?
Brad Pitt or a young Leonardo DiCaprio. Best in the business right there.
What is your favorite class you've taken at Penn State so far?
Supply Chain Management, it is something that I want to pursue as a career. Astro 7N also had a decent energy to it.
What's your favorite thing about Penn State?
The pride involved with being a Penn Stater, feel like it's far and wide the best in the country. Also, there are minimal schools with a better Cookies and Cream ice cream from their respective creamery.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would buy a Porsche Carrera, then donate to charity. Depending on what I have left I would invest and take a nice trip somewhere.
What does your ideal lazy day look like?
Wake up, get a large iced coffee with three cream and three sugar from Dunkin, watch some TV, go to Chipotle, come back, take a nap, watch a movie, order some Wings Over, shower, go to bed.
What instantly puts you in a good mood?
Tyson Cooper puts me in a great mood. I also enjoy a nice long walk from time to time.
What music are you listening to right now?
I love the Weeknd's music. Listen to his newest album After Hours a lot but always go back to his original mixtapes.
Sweet or salty snacks?
I'm a sweet guy, give me a few Oreos and I'm a happy man.
