08/05/2019 - Baseball Factory Pro Select Training & Tournament at Pirate City (Ages 14-18) Matthew is an athletic 1B who will graduate in 2021. At 1B, feet are active as he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. He works to square ground balls up, displaying clean hands as he makes the routine plays. Defensive grade will continue to improve as he increases foot quickness. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate he shows a squared setup with rhythm. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power numbers will continue to improve as he learns to use his lower half more. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, works hard, and is very coachable. With 2 years to further develop, Matthew has abilities with time and room to improve.