Matt Bischoff

Matthew David Bischoff (born May 21, 1987) is a minor league baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Bischoff, a pitcher, bats and throws right-handed. He stands at and weighs . That season, he was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Bischoff was also named a Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-American, and a second team All-Big Ten selection.

In his junior campaign, Bischoff compiled a 4–5 record with a 5.54 ERA, three complete games, and 80 strikeouts in 14 games, all starts. Bischoff currently holds the Purdue career record for strikeouts with 291. His 2010 strikeouts total is also a school single-season record.

Professional career After signing with the Seattle Mariners in 2010, Bischoff was assigned to the rookie-level Pulaski Mariners. Baseball America described Bischoff as doing an "excellent job of competing with average stuff". That season, he compiled a 4–4 record with a 3.30 ERA, five saves, and 45 strikeouts in 17 games, all in relief.