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Matt Tarabek

Matt Tarabek SS/2B

  • Irwin, PA
  • Hempfield Area High School
  • Travel Team: Allegheny Pirates
  • Commitment: Fordham University
  • Grad 2016
  • Ht 6'1
  • Wt 190 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 87 mph
  • 60 YD 7.15 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 7.15 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.04 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 5.09 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.06 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'10'' Broad Jump
  • 118.40 psi Grip (L)
  • 132.20 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 87 mph mph Velocity
  • 55 Arm Grade

Position - SS

  • 58 Fielding Grade

Position - 2B

  • 58 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 60 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 60 Power Grade (R)
  • 100 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • 3B/SSPosition Projection

01/15/2016 - Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament Tarabek stands at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds with some fill and a mature look. He featured rhythm to hit along with strength to impact the ball to allow for a legit hit / power combo. He was very aggressive to the ball, and created speed through the zone for 100.4 mph exit velocity. His approach help up live in game at bats, where he was able to deliver the barrel to the ball very well. Defensively, his actions were smooth and he maintained good body control through a variety of plays. His hands worked out front, and he maintained momentum through the play on the ball. He got rid of the ball efficiently and his throws tracked on line to the target. Overall, a well-rounded player with usable tools and ability to play the game.

01/16/2015 - Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament Tarabek showed major improvements in his baseball abilities and now shows as a solid draft type player in 2016. In the MIF is where he has improved the most, now displaying tremendous abilities. Foot speed is well above average as he ran his best 60 time to date at 7.15. He utilizes his quick/aggressive feet as he moves well laterally, displaying range as he covers a ton of ground. He displays smooth / clean actions with hands / feet working well together through the fielding process, showing big play potential. Throws display life, accuracy, and on line carry through a loose arm action as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. At the plate is continues to shine through an athletic setup. Hands are quick, generating outstanding bat speed through a short / direct path. He works to stay inside the baseball, utilizing all fields and makes consistent hard contact, showing plus barrel accuracy.

07/11/2014 - 2014 Under Armour Showcase: Baseball Factory's Team One South Matt had another outstanding showing at the event with the makings of a special type player at the next level. Defensive abilities are superior as he displays aggressive / athletic actions. Hands / feet work well together and he shows big play potential in the MIF. He gets rid of the baseball quickly with life, accuracy, and on line carry across the diamond, displaying superior arm strength. At the plate, he continues to shine through an athletic setup. He gets to a strong launch position and attacks balls with his hands. Barrel accuracy is a plus with baseball exploding off the bat when centered, displaying gap to gap power.

01/17/2014 - Under Armour Pre-Season All-America Tournament Matt continues to shine on the diamond. Defensively, this polished middle infielder maintains active prep footwork and is aggressive in attacking the ground ball. He works through fluidly, from right to left with clean actions. A quick exchange and strong arm, firing the ball over to 1B. At the plate, this RH presents fluid rhythm, getting back into a strong loaded position. He extends through the zone and drives the ball to all parts of the field. Only a 2016 grad - Tarabek will be a player to watch over the next couple of years.

07/26/2013 - Under Armour Showcase: Baseball Factory's Team One North Tarabek showed only at SS at the event and continues to display solid abilities. Feet are active as he works to square balls up and presents soft / clean hands well out front. For defensive abilities to continue to improve, he needs to attack ground balls and play through with his body. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, Matt shows a balanced / crouched stance. Hands are quick, flashing bat speed through a level swing path. He shows a feel for the barrel with baseball jumping off the bat when centered.

10/24/2012 - Arizona Freshman/Sophmore Fall Classic In Matt's latest Factory event he played short and pitched. Defensively, he has an accurate arm from various arm slots with good situational baseball knowledge. He takes an aggressive first step, generates good hops, plays through balls well, and has clean/quick feeds on double-play balls. Implementing a throwing program to strengthen his arm and working on his footwork/agility will help increase his lateral movements, and ultimately, his fielding grades. On the mound, he threw two pitches for strikes with his fastball hitting 77 MPH, and his 11/5 curve-ball touching 63 MPH. He has long backside arm action and short front side arm action with decent arm speed. He is very raw on the mound with a good lower half and complete finish. Matt has decent control, that will become better with more work on his pitching mechanics. Offensively, he has good balance, uses all fields with quick hands and has good extension through contact. His swing path is very level and he displays good patience, swinging at good pitches. Matt should be sure to take reps over at second base, because middle infielders are asked, many times, to play either spot. Overall, we believe Matt projects well in the infield and can jump in and effectively throw strikes and get outs.

12/27/2011 - Vero Beach Christmas Camp and Tournament - Matt is a 2016 graduate with an athletic/ strong lower half/solid body structure who plays SS and is a RHP. In the infield he he displayed an athletic/low fielding position, he presents well, timing is good, his footwork is quick/fluid/active, he takes good angles, plays through well, he has excellent agility, his feeds/pivots are quick/sure and he has above average arm strength/accuracy with good arm action /mechanics. On the mound Matt has solid mechanics, he throws strikes and he has an above average pick-off move. Matt's FB has good velocity, he has command over it and it has good run. He needs to use his lower half more, loosen up his front-side a little (too stiff) and be careful not to drift at balance point. At the plate Matt has a short stride, solid load, stable balance, very good bat speed, consistent line drive approach/contact and his swing path is on plane. He needs to develop a smoother rhythm but Matt is well above the average hitter at this point. He is a great kid with a high knowledge of the game. Matt was one of the best players in Vero and as long as he continues to work he will be an exceptional player in the future.

Profile

Matt Tarabek Irwin, PA info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position SS
Grad Year 2016 Secondary Position 2B
High School Hempfield Area High School Bats Right
Height 6'1 Throws Right
Weight 190 LBS Arm 87 mph
60 YD 7.15

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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