UC Davis Athletics

2026: Saw limited action in two games as a pinch-hitter and reserve catcher... Recorded three at-bats, drew one walk and struck out twice... Pinch hit in the eighth inning of UC Davis's 9-8 Senior Day loss to California Baptist (May 15)... Recognized on Senior Day prior to the regular-season finale.

2025: Played in 15 games for the season... Logged four hits and four RBIs over 21 at-bats... Recorded two walks and two hits by pitch... Tallied a hit and two RBIs in a 10-9 victory over UC San Diego (May 10)... Registered a hit in a 14-0 win against Sacramento State (Apr. 8)... Recorded two putouts during the season.

ARCHBISHOP MITTY HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity catcher at Archbishop Mitty in the West Catholic Athletic League... Helped the Monarchs capture the NorCal State Championship.

PERSONAL: Full name: Matteo Ismael Blandino... Born Oct. 7, 2004, in San Jose, Calif.... Has two siblings, Alex and Katya... Brother Alex Blandino played baseball at Stanford and went on to professional baseball in the Cincinnati Reds organization.