Buschmann was named to the California League postseason All-Star team.

Buschmann went 12-6 with a 2.89 ERA over 28 games, including 25 starts, with the Lake Elsinore Storm. In 149.1 innings he allowed 153 hits and walked 26 while striking out 115. He allowed nine homers, hit eight batters, and tossed five wild pitches while inducing a team-high 20 double play grounders. He saw the opposition steal 21 bases off him in 27 attempts.

2006

Matt Buschmann went 3-4 with a 3.12 ERA over 15 games, including ten starts, with the Eugene Emeralds. In 60.2 innings he allowed 54 hits, walked 11 and struck out 63. He also had five wild pitches while holding the opposition to a .242 average with five homers.

Buschmann ended the year with the Lake Elsinore Storm, going 1-0 over two starts with a 3.55 ERA. In 12.2 innings he allowed nine hits, walked four and struck out five.

Notes:

Matt Buschmann was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 15th round of the 2006 MLB Draft, 453rd overall.

Buschmann finished the 2006 season with Vanderbilt with a 6-4 record and 3.95 ERA. His 23 career wins at VU ties him for fourth best in school history.