Get to know Matt Scioscia!
Scioscia is hitting .263 on the season, through Sunday's game at Quad Cities. He has 12 runs batted in through 24 games played and hit a home run on May 8 at Wisconsin. Matt's father, Mike Scioscia, is the manager of the Los Angeles Angels. You will usually find Matt as the Kernels designated hitter in the lineup, but he has started one game as the catcher and got his first start at first base on Sunday at Quad Cities.
Position: DH, C, 1B
Hometown: Westlake Village, California
Drafted: 45th round in 2011
Where do you live in the offseason: Laguna Beach, California
College: University of Notre Dame
MLB Player Idolized Growing Up: Tony Gwynn
Best Baseball Memory: Going to the park and playing catch with my dad
Favorite TV Shows: Sons of Anarchy and The Office
Favorite Food: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Favorite Movie: Braveheart