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2026 Baseball Roster

27 Matt Kurkdjian

  • Height 5-11
  • Class Freshman
  • Custom1 R/R
  • Hometown Altadena
  • High School Maranatha HS

Biography

2026: Kurkdjian appeared in 37 games with 25 starts for Azusa Pacific during the 2026 season, serving as a versatile infield option for the Cougars. He batted .186 with 16 hits, two doubles, one triple, three home runs, and 13 RBIs while scoring 12 runs.

Defensively, Kurkdjian provided steady play across the infield, recording 47 putouts and 60 assists while helping turn 12 double plays during the season.


Prior to APU
Kurkdjian was a standout performer at local prep power Maranatha High School under Head Coach Matt Shupper. A defensive specialist with a high-IQ approach to the game, he was a key contributor to the Minutemen's dominant run in the Olympic League.

  • Prep Success: Helped lead Maranatha to three consecutive league championships.

  • Defensive Reliability: In his senior campaign, he posted a flawless 1.000 fielding percentage.

  • Clutch Performer: Known for his big-game ability, he delivered a walk-off double to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Village Christian.

  • Summer Ball/Club: Competed for the Matadors 2025 and earned a Bronze medal at the USA Junior Olympics. He maintained a disciplined approach at the plate with a .333 on-base percentage during his senior year.

Personal: Born May 28, 2006... Son of Rafi and Lisa Kurkdjian... Majoring in Finance... Chose Azusa Pacific for its strong combination of academic excellence and competitive baseball program... In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, basketball, and working out.

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