Dylan Mathiesen

Class:
Junior
Position:
RHP
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-10
Weight:
195
Prev School:
Montour HS (California (Pa.))
Hometown:
Coraopolis, Pa.

2024

Made 14 appearances with two starts
Posted a 2-3 record with a 6.38 ERA over 24 innings
Struck out 29 and walked 18
Opponents hit .242 against him
Struck out the side in a scoreless inning in season-opening win over Quinnipiac (Feb. 16)
Recorded the win with 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief, striking out three in a 10-5 victory over Quinnipiac (Feb. 18)
Picked up the win with 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief, striking out six, in a 2-1victory in 11 innings at UNCW (2/28)
Pitched 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in a 6-4 win over Sam Houston (3/28)
Did not allow a run over 2 2/3 innings of relief at Western Kentucky (4/20)

Previous School

Attended California University of Pennsylvania
In 12 games with nine stats, posted a 5-2 record with a 3.31 ERA
Struck out 56 over 54 1/3 innings

Prep

Graduate of Montour High School
Named 2022 Pittsburgh Post Gazette 4A Player of the Year
Posted a 2.00 ERA and struck out 100 in 70 innings as a senior
Threw a no-hitter during his junior year
Three-time honor roll member
Played for the West Hills Travel team

Personal

Son of Erin and Ron Mathiesen
Majoring in accounting and data analysis
Birthday is May 25

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
What made Liberty the right place for me was the campus, stadium, coaches and its mission. Everyone made me feel welcomed to become a flame.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me the most because of how hard working they are and how grateful they are for everything even when times can be tough.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment was my outing against UNCW.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I did not pick but if I could choose it would be 11 because that is the number my grandfather wore in college.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite breakfast meal is eggs, bacon and toast, my favorite lunch is Sancocho, a Latin American stew, and my favorite dinner is steak with anything.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my iMessages.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Playing ping pong.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two dogs, Elsa and Kane. Elsa is a purebred Rottweiler and Kane is a Cane Corso Pitbull mix.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Mike Trout

What is your favorite possession and why?
The bracelet that Mike Trout wore during his rookie year.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
I Want It That Way by the Backstreet Boys.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation spot is Japan. I want to go to the cherry blossom festival, and I would also love to experience their culture and food.