09/12/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Pearland, TX Mateo is a C prospect who will graduate in 2022. Medium frame stocky build with a thick lower half and room to add throughout. At C, he has an easy sit, with athletic actions, and ability to keep the baseball in the strike zone. He has active feet as he gains ground to second base with good direction. He throws from a high 3/4 release point, with a high exchange, and arm velocity up to 80mph and a best pop time of 2.0 seconds. Showed good spine angle on his blocks keeping balls in front of him. A right-handed hitter, he hits from a crouched and open stance. Starts with a short/square stride, with quick hands, and has a high finish. Swings with intent and has a fast bat through hitting zone. Hit hard line drives to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 82mph during BP. With another year of development, Mateo should have opportunities to play at the next level.