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Jersey Number 28
Matthew Buffington
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Andover, Kan.
- High School:
- Andover Central HS
- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
PRIOR TO MIAMI
PERSONAL
- Played two seasons for USF, where he played in 34 games with 24 starts and was academically recognized every semester of college
- Saw five starts and 11 appearances in 2025 at USF, where he hit .286
- Walked on at USF in 2024, where he made 23 appearances and 19 starts and hit .217
- Played two seasons for Kansas City Community College, where he appeared in 98 total games and was named team captain as a sophomore
- Was baseball team captain at Andover Central HS, where he played both basketball and baseball
PERSONAL
- Received his Bachelor of Science in exercise science and is working towards his Master's Certificate in sport psychology
Miami Baseball 2026 MAC Regular Season Title Celebration
Saturday, May 16
Miami Baseball Carson Raether Walk Off Home Run 5/10
Sunday, May 10
Miami Baseball Ryan Novak Walk off HR vs UMass 5-9
Saturday, May 09
Miami Men's Golf 2026 Selection Show - Head Coach JD Fletcher, Brett Podobinski, and Liam Nelson
Wednesday, May 06
