Matt Gwaltney was one of the best hitters in the Central Region this past season.
Matt Gwaltney is a professional hitter.
An injury to his foot forced Gwaltney to exclusively DH for much of the season and the senior responded with a tremendous output at the plate for
Matoaca.
Gwaltney, the Central District player of the year, batted .585 with 30 RBI and five homers.
He was selected as the
DigitalSports player of the week in early April after going 11 for 16 with two home runs, 11 RBI and five runs in four games over spring break.
Gwaltney's ability with the bat helped the Warriors stay near the top of the DigitalSports Top 10 during the regular season and reach the quarterfinals of the Central Region tournament. In the quarters Matoaca lost to Mills Godwin 5-4.
Gwaltney was selected to the all-region first-team as a DH.