Draft:Matthew Tromp
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Comment: The citation under "Early life" is a deadlink. "Personal life" seems like OR... "Not much is known about his personal life."??? MediaKyle (talk) 10:59, 30 July 2025 (UTC)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Warren Tromp |
| Born | April 1, 2005 United States |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Role | All‑rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2022 | Houston Hurricanes |
| 2023–present | Seattle Orcas |
| 2024–present | Los Angeles Knight Riders |
Matthew Warren Tromp (born 1 April 2005) is an American cricketer who plays as a batting all‑rounder. A right‑handed batsman and right‑arm medium‑fast bowler, he has represented franchise teams in both U.S. leagues and overseas T20 competitions. He currently plays for the Seattle Orcas and Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket.
Early life and youth career
[edit]Tromp was born on 1 April 2005 in the United States. He first gained attention playing for the TCC Kings in the Houston Youth Premier League (HYPL), where he scored over 1,700 runs and took more than 30 wickets in youth-level tournaments.[1]
Domestic and franchise career
[edit]In 2022, Tromp debuted in the U.S. Minor League Cricket championship with the Houston Hurricanes.[2] He joined the Seattle Orcas in 2023 and later signed for the Los Angeles Knight Riders for the 2024 MLC season. Tromp has also participated in overseas T20 leagues, including stints in Pakistani local leagues.
Playing style
[edit]Tromp is known for his explosive batting in the middle order and for being a dependable medium-fast bowler. Coaches have commended his athleticism, calm under pressure, and tactical awareness.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Tromp is openly Christian and references Bible verses in his social media presence. Not much is known about his personal life.
Career statistics
[edit]| Format | Matches | Runs | Batting avg | Wickets | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth & domestic | 53 | 1,726 | 36.68 | 33 | 24.21 |
| Major League Cricket | 12 | 321 | 32.10 | 8 | 26.75 |
External links
[edit]- Matthew Tromp at ESPNcricinfo
- Matthew Tromp at CricClubs
- News article: Gauteng brothers Joshua and Matthew Tromp drafted for Minor League Cricket
- ^ "Matthew Tromp Player Profile". CricClubs. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Gauteng brothers Joshua and Matthew Tromp drafted for Minor League Cricket". Club Cricket SA. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Seattle Orcas coach praises Tromp". Seattle Orcas on X. June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.