07.13.17 | Baseball
New assistant coach joins the Musketeers from Indiana University
CINCINNATI – Xavier head baseball coach Billy O'Conner has announced the addition of Matt Reida as an assistant coach. A Russiaville, Ind., native with collegiate and professional playing experience, Reida joins the Musketeers after two years on staff at Indiana University.
"I'm really excited to be able to add Matt to our staff," said O'Conner. "Matt has played and coached in some successful programs, as well as having professional experience, and will bring some new ideas and philosophies to our program that will help us take our next step forward. His energy and passion for the game are exactly what I want on my staff."
At IU, Reida worked with the Hoosiers' infielders, hitters and baserunners. During his first season, IU posted a school record fielding percentage of .975 and second baseman Tony Butler earned an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove after an errorless season.
Reida joined the Indiana program following a stint as the director of player development and recruiting for CageRat Baseball in Colorado Springs, Colo. The organization worked with youth baseball players in the Midwest region, helping them obtain college scholarships and ultimately reach their goals of playing professionally. Reida's responsibilities included athlete and camp recruitment, managing player development, organizing team travel and hiring coaches and camp staff.
During his collegiate playing career at Kentucky (2011-14), Reida made 199 career starts at the shortstop position, tying him for fifth in Wildcat history. He ended his career playing in 214 games overall, placing him fourth all-time at UK. Reida was on the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Watch List and a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree.
Following his career at UK, Reida began his professional career with the River City Rascals in the Frontier league before joining the Tampa Bay Rays organization in 2014.
Reida completed his education with a B.A. in Communications at UK in May 2014, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.69 GPA. He has two siblings, brother Tad and sister Tiffany. Tad played baseball at Wichita State (2004-05) before joining the Hoosiers baseball program in 2006. He went on to earn his degree in Sport Management from IU in 2008. Tiffany was a basketball player at Indiana State.
"I'm really excited to be able to add Matt to our staff," said O'Conner. "Matt has played and coached in some successful programs, as well as having professional experience, and will bring some new ideas and philosophies to our program that will help us take our next step forward. His energy and passion for the game are exactly what I want on my staff."
At IU, Reida worked with the Hoosiers' infielders, hitters and baserunners. During his first season, IU posted a school record fielding percentage of .975 and second baseman Tony Butler earned an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove after an errorless season.
Reida joined the Indiana program following a stint as the director of player development and recruiting for CageRat Baseball in Colorado Springs, Colo. The organization worked with youth baseball players in the Midwest region, helping them obtain college scholarships and ultimately reach their goals of playing professionally. Reida's responsibilities included athlete and camp recruitment, managing player development, organizing team travel and hiring coaches and camp staff.
During his collegiate playing career at Kentucky (2011-14), Reida made 199 career starts at the shortstop position, tying him for fifth in Wildcat history. He ended his career playing in 214 games overall, placing him fourth all-time at UK. Reida was on the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Watch List and a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree.
Following his career at UK, Reida began his professional career with the River City Rascals in the Frontier league before joining the Tampa Bay Rays organization in 2014.
Reida completed his education with a B.A. in Communications at UK in May 2014, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.69 GPA. He has two siblings, brother Tad and sister Tiffany. Tad played baseball at Wichita State (2004-05) before joining the Hoosiers baseball program in 2006. He went on to earn his degree in Sport Management from IU in 2008. Tiffany was a basketball player at Indiana State.
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