Matt Hobgood

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "Lou Gehrig, Ken Griffey Jr. and Alex Rodriguez among retroactive high school baseball players of the year going back to 1920".

Kevin Askeland•Jul 1, 2025

Lou Gehrig, Ken Griffey Jr. and Alex Rodriguez among retroactive high school baseball players of the year going back to 1920

Kevin Askeland dives deep to identify baseball's best prior to 2008.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "MaxPreps High School All-Decade Baseball Team".

Kevin Askeland•Jul 21, 2009

MaxPreps High School All-Decade Baseball Team

World Series starters Kazmir, Hamels highlight all-decade squad.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "MitchMash: Reality Checks, Ovations from Gatorade ".

Mitch Stephens•Jul 17, 2009

MitchMash: Reality Checks, Ovations from Gatorade

The best moments, responses and pieces of advice from the glitzy 2008-09 Gatorade Athletes of the Year celebration.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "Hobgood, Knight Collect MaxPreps All-American Honors".

Kevin Askeland•Jul 6, 2009

Hobgood, Knight Collect MaxPreps All-American Honors

Norco pitcher, Sumrall mentor named national player, coach of the year.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "Weekend Notes: Texas Long Jumper Goodwin Goes 26-10 in Eugene".

Dave Krider•Jun 29, 2009

Weekend Notes: Texas Long Jumper Goodwin Goes 26-10 in Eugene

Baltimore Orioles ink top draft pick; Williams-Goss, Wainwright star at Freshman All-America Basketball Camp.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "MaxPreps Xcellent 100: Final Baseball Rankings - Sumrall No. 1".

Kevin Askeland•Jun 23, 2009

MaxPreps Xcellent 100: Final Baseball Rankings - Sumrall No. 1

Mississippi team finishes season undefeated and wins second straight state championship while claiming the top spot in the MaxPreps Xcellent baseball rankings.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "MitchMash: Hobgood's Character is All Good".

Mitch Stephens•Jun 15, 2009

MitchMash: Hobgood's Character is All Good

Intestinal fortitude, not bat or pitching speed, is why Orioles selected Norco (Calif.) graduate about 20 picks earlier than projected.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "Familiar Names Selected During Day Two of MLB Draft".

Kevin Askeland•Jun 10, 2009

Familiar Names Selected During Day Two of MLB Draft

Yuba City's Max Stassi, Troup County's Lucas Bailey, Mitchell's Patrick Schuster end their wait.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "MLB Draft: Angels Take New Jersey Standout Trout".

Joe Santoliquito•Jun 9, 2009

MLB Draft: Angels Take New Jersey Standout Trout

Five-tool prospect Mike Trout of Millville High School in New Jersey headed west after Angels tab him with 25th pick of the first round.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "MLB Draft: Tate, Hobgood the First High School Players Drafted".

Kevin Askeland•Jun 9, 2009

MLB Draft: Tate, Hobgood the First High School Players Drafted

Georgia outfielder Donovan Tate and California pitcher Matt Hobgood were taken among the first five picks in the first round of the MLB draft on Tuesday.

Matt was tagged in the photos from the 10-7 win against De La Salle (Concord, CA) on 04/16/2009

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "Hobgood is Gatorade's National Baseball Player of the Year".

Mitch Stephens•Jun 8, 2009

Hobgood is Gatorade's National Baseball Player of the Year

After losing his dad to cancer, humble Norco (Calif.) senior beats out almost half-million players thanks to arm, bat and village of supporters.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "MLB Draft: Tate, Matzek Expected to be First Preps Selected".

Kevin Askeland•Jun 7, 2009

MLB Draft: Tate, Matzek Expected to be First Preps Selected

Cartersville outfielder Donovan Tate or Capistrano Valley pitcher Tyler Matzek could be the first high school players chosen in the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday.

Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "National High 5: Report is Correct - Jake Heaps to BYU".

Mitch Stephens•Jun 3, 2009

National High 5: Report is Correct - Jake Heaps to BYU

One of the nation's top junior quarterbacks picks Utah school over hometown Huskies; Delle Donne back to the court; MaxPreps' pre-summer Xcellent 25; Beach is no bum.

Matt was tagged in the photos from the 5-1 win against Brea Olinda (Brea, CA) on 05/22/2009

Matt's stats have been entered for the loss vs. Mater Dei on Friday, May. 29, 2009.

On Friday, May 29, 2009, the Norco Varsity Boys Baseball team lost their C.I.F. 3rd Round game against Mater Dei High School by a score of 4-7.

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Matt's stats have been entered for the win vs. Temecula Valley on Tuesday, May. 26, 2009.

On Tuesday, May 26, 2009, the Norco Varsity Boys Baseball team won their C.I.F. 2nd Round game against Temecula Valley High School by a score of 3-1.

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Matt's stats have been entered for the win vs. Brea Olinda on Friday, May. 22, 2009.

On Friday, May 22, 2009, the Norco Varsity Boys Baseball team won their C.I.F. 1st Round game against Brea Olinda High School by a score of 5-1.

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Matt Hobgood was tagged in the article "Top 100: Hobgood's Career Close to Picture Perfect".

Mitch Stephens•May 20, 2009

Top 100: Hobgood's Career Close to Picture Perfect

With 33 home runs and 19 pitching victories in two seasons, the Norco (Calif.) senior is a monster at the plate and on the hill.

Matt was tagged in the photos from the 9-2 win against Centennial (Corona, CA) on 05/14/2009