01/13/2017 - Baseball Factory National Spring Training at Pirate City Matthew is a talented OF/RHP prospect who has good potential and graduates in 2020. In the field, Matthew plays with active footwork taking effective angles to cover ground. He works to get behind the baseball and field it squarely as he presents his glove. He receives the ball with soft hands and has a clean exchange leading into a long, loose arm action throwing from a high 3/4 slot. He does a nice job playing with momentum through the baseball showing strong, accurate throws. Offensively, Matthew has an athletic stance with a tall, open stance and firm front side. He has smooth rhythm and a short stride as he uses his lower half throughout his swing. Matthew has a direct, on-plane swing path producing consistent contact. He is a line drive type hitter with a good idea of the strike zone. On the mound, Matthew has a balanced, on-time delivery. He extends through his release with the proper stride length finishing with his chest over his front knee. Matthew features tailing fastball and 11-5 o'clock breaking curveball. Overall, Matthew has a bright future as he continues to progress his well-rounded skill set.