Matt Wieters  •  Catcher/RHP  • Georgia Tech

Multi-talented newcomer to the Tech program ... Recruited as a catcher, but was also a successful pitcher in high school and will be given an opportunity on the mound for the Yellow Jackets ... Switch-hitter with good power ... Will share time behind the plate with veteran Andy Hawranick, and could also see action as a designated hitter.

High School: A four-year letterwinner for coach John Chalus at Stratford High School as a catcher and pitcher ... Rated as the No. 1 prospect in South Carolina and No. 60 in the nation ... An all-America, all-state and all-region selection in 2004 ... Hit. 407 with seven home runs and 34 RBI as a senior ... Ranks in Stratford's career top 10 in RBI, walks, hits and total bases ... On the mound, went 5-2 with a 2.76 ERA, recording 72 strikeouts in 51 innings.

Personal: Full name is Matthew Richard Wieters ... Born May 21, 1986 ... Son of Richard and Pamela Wieters ... Father, Richard, played in the Braves and White Sox organizations from 1977-82 ... Sister, Rebecca, plays volleyball at the College of Charleston ... Majoring in Management.