TEANECK, N.J. -- Fairleigh Dickinson University senior shortstop Matt McCann was drafted in the 25^th round, 745^th overall, by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the MLB Amateur Draft on Wednesday.
 
The Knights' all-time leader in stolen bases is the first FDU baseball player drafted since 2004 and was just the second Northeast Conference (NEC) player selected this year.
 
"I could not be happier for Matt. He is one of the most hardworking and successful student-athletes to grace our program and I have no doubt that he has all the tools to succeed in his professional career," said Knights head coach Gary Puccio.
 
In his final season with the Knights, McCann led the NEC in batting average (.379), hits (69) and stolen bases (25). The senior shortstop started all 46 games for the Knights finishing with a team-high 41 runs scored and .453 on base percentage to go along with seven doubles and three triples.
 
Additionally, McCann became the Knights' all-time stolen base leader with 78 for his career and ranks fourth all-time in school history with 212 hits.
 
The All-NEC First Team honoree registered a .335 career batting average across his 639 at bats.
 
Off the field, McCann is admired by his peers for his work in the classroom, community and as a teammate and earned the Fairleigh Dickinson Athletic Department's George Braun Alumni Leadership Award at this year's annual banquet.

McCann is the first Knight to be drafted since Greg Pleeter was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 45^th round of the 2004 draft.

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