Tri-captain who is expected to start at catcher and also serve as a designated hitter.

Coach Callahan's comment: "Matt is our top returning hitter and we need him to carry last year's success into this season."

2007: Ranked second on the team, hitting .299 behind senior Kwesi Mitchell ... collected 44 hits, 25 runs scored, 10 doubles, three home runs while leading the team with two triples ... 2006: Started in 24 games ... batted .273 with 24 hits, one double, two triples, homer and 15 RBI ... 2005: Transferred from University of New Haven between semesters ... played 25 games (22 starts) for NJIT ... hit .229 with four doubles and 12 RBI as a Highlander.

Prior to NJIT: Two-time honorable mention all-conference for coach Matthew Donovan at Sussex Central HS ... injury redshirt in 2004 as a freshman at New Haven.

Personal: Matthew Jordan Schlitter ... civil engineering major ... born 10/10/85 in Lewes, DE.