2008: Appeared in 27 games (one start). ... struckout a team-high 62 batters in 52 innings pitched. ... fanned a career-high nine batters against Saint Peter's on April 22.

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.