Gainesville, FL

Matthew Pagan has committed to Virginia Commonwealth University to continue his athletic and academic journey. Pagan is a sophomore LHP from Boca Raton, FL and is a graduate of West Boca Raton High School. Pagan started 27 games as a pitcher with Santa Fe, and is studying Sports Management. 

Pagan was a regular in the starting rotation in both of his years with the Saints. Pagan struck out 105 batters in two years, notching a career-best 9 strikeouts in one game in a February 2025 game against South Florida State College. On top of his career high in K's, Pagan pitched 5 innings, allowing just two hits and no runs.

In the classroom, Pagan stood out just as much as he did on the field. He was recognized in 2024-25 by the NJCAA and FCSAA with All-Academic and Academic All-State honors, respectively. In every semester since joining Santa Fe in Fall 2024, Pagan earned All-Saints Academic Team Honors. 

Pagan will be joining a strong VCU roster, bolstering a Rams' team that recently competed in the NCAA Regional Tournament. The program underwent a sharp turnaround under the lead of young head coach Sean Thompson, who helped a 2025 record of 17-37 improve into a 38 win team this past season. The Rams will certainly benefit from Pagan on the mound as they look to capture their second consecutive A-10 tournament, and their fifth in seven years in 2027.