Talented left-hander will make the move from the starting rotation to bullpen closer after a strong summer season out of the pen in the top-shelf New York Collegiate Baseball League.

Coach Callahan's comment: "We are confident in Matt as our closer after a very successful summer closing in the NYCBL."

2007: Appeared in 11 games (eight starts) ... struck out 31 batters in 33.1 IP ... 2006: NJIT's number five starter. ... Posted a 1-2 record in 10 appearances (eight starts) ... struck out 29 in 40.1 innings ... recorded his first collegiate win against Mercy on May 11.

Prior to NJIT: All-Union County for coach Mike Hamberg at Union High ... quarterback who earned all-county honors against rugged competition in Union County.

Personal: Matt Melody ... business management major ... father, John Melody, was drafted by the Royals. ... born 5/28/87 in Union, NJ.