Matt Den Dekker
Baseball Player
Outfielder who was drafted by the New York Mets in 2010 before being called up to the majors in 2013. In 2008, he won a gold medal representing the United States at the World University Baseball Championship.
He was born in Fort Lauderdale and played high school baseball at Westminster Academy Christian School.
He was a First-Team All-Southeastern Conference selection as a member of the Florida Gators.
His cousin is Major League relief pitcher Kevin Chapman.
He became teammates with All-Star Mets third baseman David Wright in 2013.