Skinner on Baumler: "Possibly the best athlete on the team, Matt will look to transfer his athletic ability in becoming a big time butterflyer for the Hokies."

High School: Joins Tech as an eight-time high school All-American, nine-time Virginia State Champion, 12-time all-district member and an Eastern Zone Sectional Champion from Lafayette High ... Was named the Daily Press and VA Gazette Swimmer of the Year as a senior for winning the 100 butterfly and 200 free relay while setting several school records as a team captain ... A Scholastic All-American, he also competed for the Coast Guard Blue Dolphins.

Personal: Matthew Scott Baumler was born Sept. 24, 1990, in Richmond, Va. ... Son of Bob Baumler and Lisa Marston ... Majoring in business.