Q&A with Webster Recruit Matthew Del Carlo
February 18, 2026
We recently caught up with Matthew Del Carlo (Sandra Day O’Connor HS, AZ | 2026) to discuss his commitment to Webster and the path he’s taken through the recruiting process. With his recruitment now complete, Del Carlo reflected on his growth, the importance of player development and culture in his decision, and the factors that ultimately led him to Webster. His full Q&A can be found below.
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PB: What were your expectations about the recruiting process, and what were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Matthew: One of my main focuses when picking the right college was how they develop their players and the connection between the players.
PB: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Matthew: I really loved how much the coaches cared, and it wears onto the players. You could see that they all want to be the best they could possibly be for each other.
PB: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Matthew: Always work your hardest. Even when no one is watching, do the right thing and finish every rep. Go your hardest every single time, whether at practice or in the weight room.
PB: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
Matthew: Yes, it did. I felt like getting away from home and going farther away was something that I wanted to try, and experience another part of the country that I’ve never been able to.
PB: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you, and where did the school you committed to first see you play?
Matthew: The recruiting process really started to heat up my junior year of high school, especially toward the end and into the summer of my senior year. The school I committed to first saw me play at the Senior Fall Classic in Arizona.
PB: Was there a particular Prep Baseball tournament or showcase that helped accelerate your recruiting process? If yes, how so?
Matthew: Yes, I feel like there were a few Prep Baseball tournaments that really helped get me some looks. There was good competition in the tournaments, which brought more coaches out to the games and gave me an opportunity to show my skills.
PB: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and what makes them a tough opponent?
Matthew: I would say Ryan Harwood or Jaiden Lo Re. They were able to spread the ball all over the field no matter where it was pitched, and never showed their weaknesses in their swing.
PB: If you could steal any tool or quality from another player in the state, what would it be and who would it be from?
Matthew: I would take Tommy Pascanu’s movement on his pitches.
PB: Who is the next talented young player to keep an eye on out of your high school or travel program?
Matthew: I would say Chase Waterbury.
PB: At what point in your career did you realize you were a college caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?
Matthew: I felt like my sophomore year, when I started to pitch against varsity players that were committed and was able to be effective and get outs. But I have always wanted to play college baseball and have always been serious about playing at the next level since I was super young.
PB: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?
Matthew: Pitching in a San Diego tournament this last summer for the championship and earning MVP pitcher of the tournament.
PB: Preview your high school team’s season for us. How do you feel your team will be?
Matthew: I feel like O’Connor will be really good this year. We have a lot of talent and a lot of guys with tons of potential, and guys that really want to win it all this year.