Missouri Western State University Athletics

Outlook: Michael is coming off two excellent seasons at Johnson County CC...is an outstanding defensive catcher with a plus arm that can control our opponent's running game...pitching staff will definitely benefit his high energy "take charge" approach.

2014 season: Played in 14 games with six starts...had two hits and four runs scored...hit home home run with four RBI...had 48 putouts and nine assists.,

Johnson County CC:,All-Conference performer as well as a team captain and the most valuable player which was selected by his coaches...as a freshman he hit .417 with 43 hits and 14 RBI and has a sophomore he hit .307 with 20 RBI.

High School: Played his high school baseball at Staley High School in Kansas City, Mo...was a two time All-State selection as well as All-Metro...as a junior he had the highest batting average in the state at .611...three time All-Conference.

Personal: He plans on majoring in sports management...son of Pattie Mathis and Pete Flores....favorite food is steak...favorite candy is skittles...dream vacation would be to Florida...favorite professional sports team is the Kansas City Royals...his brother has had the greatest influence on his life...favorite movie is "Anchorman"...nickname is Yeags...spends his free time fishing...dream job is to be an MLB coach.,