Queens College Athletics

2019: Batted .226 in 18 games played, starting seven contests ... collected seven hits on the season, including a double, and drove in four runs ... had a double and an RBI along with two runs scored in a win at Nyack on Feb. 23 ... went 1-for-2 with a two-run single against Concordia (NY) on Mar. 4 ... went 1-for-3 wth two runs scored versus American International (4/24).

Prior to Queens: Transferred to Queens College from Suffolk Community College, where he played baseball for one season ... played two years of baseball and also was part of the junior varsity basketball team at Lindenhurst High School ... was All-League and Team MVP in his senior season.

Personal: Youngest of Mike and Jackie Riselvato's three children ... has one older brother, Michael, and one older sister, Toniann ... enjoys playing video games, running, working out and hanging out with friends ... senior year Homecoming King in high school ... was in Lindenhurst High School Student Government for 4 years, serving as class president in his junior year ... helped with many events in the community including organizing and building the class float for three years running as well as helping with "Safe Halloween" and "Senior Citizens Prom" events ... chose Queens College for its academic reputation, its proximity to home and the chance to continue his athletic career ... majoring in Physical Education with aspirations to teach and coach varsity baseball at Lindenhurst.

Matt's Favorites:

Favorite Food?: Buffalo Wings
Favorite TV Show?: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Favorite Movie?: Back to the Future
Favorite Genre of Music?: Rap/ Hip Hop
Favorite Musician?: Eminem
Favorite Social Media Application?: Twitter
Favorite Athlete?: Jose Altuve
Favorite Non-Athlete Celebrity?: Danny DeVito