Perfect Game USA has begun releasing their conference and player previews for the 2018 NCAA Baseball season and Notre Dame Fighting Irish Junior Matt Vierling has received some early accolades. The OF/RHP has been named to the Perfect Game Preseason All-ACC Team as a utility player.
Originally from St. Louis, MO, Vierling was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 30th round of the 2015 MLB Draft but chose to attend Notre Dame instead of pursuing a professional career immediately.
Vierling started all 58 games in centerfield last year for the Irish and was one of their major offensive contributors, batting .