Matt Ardizzone

1992-1994

Matt Ardizzone was one of the most dynamic baseball players in Randolph history. A two-time First Team All-State selection and three-year varsity catcher, Ardizzone hit .469 over his career while setting numerous school records, including marks for hits, runs, steals, walks, triples, single-season runs, and single-season steals.

A switch hitter with rare power and speed, Ardizzone helped lead Randolph to its first Group 4 State Sectional title in 1993 and first Morris County Championship in 1994. The 1994 team finished 24-4 and ranked 6th in New Jersey. He later was drafted by the San Diego Padres and played professionally in their farm system, while also contributing to Randolph’s 1993 State Group Championship wrestling team.

Accolades

• 1993 and 1994 First Team All-State

• Two-time All-Stater and 3-year varsity catcher

• Three-year batting average of .469

• Switch hitter who hit two home runs in a game, one left-handed and one right-handed

• Career totals: 123 hits, 134 runs, 77 RBI, 65 steals, 49 walks, 12 triples, and 14 home runs

• Set school records in hits, runs, steals, walks, triples, single-season runs (50), and single-season steals (31)

• 1994 team record: 24-4; three-year team record: 58-22 (.725)

• First Group 4 State Sectional title in 1993

• First Morris County Championship in 1994; 1994 team ranked 6th in New Jersey

• Drafted by the San Diego Padres and played in their farm system

• 1994 Baseball Team Captain

• Wrestled on the 1993 State Group Championship Team