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One of the top pitchers in program history at the Division I level, Matt Garner is the Phoenix’s career record holder in complete games (seven), innings pitched (304.1) and opponent batting average (.230) while also retiring as the team’s career leader in strikeouts (274) and ERA (3.28). As a freshman in 2001, Garner set a program rookie record in ERA (1.83) while holding opposing hitters to a .183 batting average, also a single-season school record. He also sits on the program’s top-10 career list in wins (23) and starts (42).
The Reidsville, N.C., native helped the Phoenix earn an NCAA Regional berth for the first time in school history at the Division I level in 2002. That season, Garner was named second team All-Big South and was a two-time Big South Pitcher of the Week while tossing three complete games. Elon also won seven games over top-25 opponents that year with Garner being the winning pitcher versus East Carolina and earning saves versus No. 1 ranked Clemson and against ECU. He was later named the Elon male Basnight winner in 2003 and selected to the Big South All-Tournament team.
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