Minnetonka Native Matt Rowley Honored as 15-Player First Team All-Region Player

SAINT PAUL, MN (06/12/2012)(readMedia)-- Bethel University junior Matt Rowley from Minnetonka, Minn., was honored among an elite group of student athletes as one of the 15-player First Team All-Region players. The title came from the announcement of the 2012 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) / RAWLINGS Division III All-Midwest Region baseball teams in the final days of 2012 NCAA Division III baseball.

Rowley was chosen as a utility player for his ability to pitch, field, and hit. He was one of five Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) players on the highest caliber team. Rowley had incredible numbers in his junior campaign, leading the league in batting average (.427), hits (61), total bases (91), on-base percentage (.494), innings pitched (80.0), and starts (12) in overall games. The MIAC Player of the Year had a 4-2 record and 1.91 ERA in conference play.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.