26  Matt Lair
	Class: Junior Hometown: Canyon, Texas High School: Canyon Last College: Vernon Regional Junior College Height / Weight: 6-1 / 175 Position: RHP

AT VERNON REGIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE
Was coached by Travis Walden and Michael Davidson…helped lead his freshman team to a third place finish in the regionals…he was named second-team all-conference after going 8-5 with six saves…as a sophomore he was named the conference MVP and was an honorable mention All-America…as a sophomore he went 10-2 with a commanding 2.60 ERA

HIGH SCHOOL
Played baseball and basketball at Canyon High School in Canyon, Texas….baseball coach was Gary Hix and basketball coach was Dan Hamprick…was a two-time team MVP…was a first-team all-district selection as a junior and a senior…was a member of the National Honor Society

PERSONAL
Was born on November 5, 1980 to parents Mark and Sally Lair….father Mark is self-employed and mother Sally is a teacher…has three siblings…Lisa (26)…Kim (23) and Michael (20)…his hobbies include playing basketball and playing with his dogs

GETTING TO KNOW MATT
Favorite Television Show: Baseball Tonight
Favorite Televsion Channel: ESPN
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Food: Sunflower seeds
Favorite Actor: Edward Norton
Favorite Actress: Elizabeth Shue
Favorite Singer/Musical Group: Pearl Jam
Favorite Major Leaguer: Pedro Martinez
Favorite Major League Team: Atlanta Braves
Favorite Sportscaster: Don Sutton
Started Playing Baseball At Age: 8