08/18/2024 - National Showcase - Hartford, CT
Mathew is a 2025 catcher and outfielder who exhibits a well-rounded skill set with potential for growth. As a catcher, he demonstrates good lateral range and strong hands, producing a loud mitt on receptions. His clean exchange and quick arm stroke result in a best pop time of 2.4 seconds. In the outfield, he excels at attacking ground balls and making good reads off the bat. He throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. At the plate, he hits from a tall stance with good balance, driving into a firm front side. His centered contact, short barrel path, and ability to use all fields highlight his solid offensive approach. With continued development, this player has the potential to advance beyond high school baseball, making him a promising prospect for the future.
07/14/2024 - Baseball Factory Texas All Star Experience (Ages 14-18)
Mathew is a 2025 C from Milford, CT who showcased his skills during the BF All-Star Experience. Behind the plate, he has a projectable frame and thick lower half. Shows an easy sit, with quiet actions, and presents a good target. Has a short/quick arm stroke with an arm velocity up to 76mph and a best pop time of 2.25 seconds. Creates good blocking angles and ability to smoother baseballs. At the plate he hits from an upright and square stance with high hands. He shows a simple approach with ability to adjust his swing path. More power in swing if he would use his legs more. In live game action he showed power to all fields with a triple, 3 doubles, and 5 singles. Mathew is a hard worker who wants to be good. We look forward to seeing him at another event in the near future.
12/27/2023 - Baseball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament at Pirate City - Session 2
Matthew continues to impress with his baseball abilities at the Pirate City Christmas tournament. Behind the dish, he sits low in a comfortable stance and presents a solid target. Pop times showed in the 2.37 range. Times will continue to drop as he works to get rid of the baseball quicker and builds more arm strength. He plays with a lot of energy on the field and communicates well. At the plate, he utilizes all fields through a line drive approach. Hands are quick (81 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. Power will increase as he releases his back hip, rotating to pitcher. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
09/24/2023 - National Showcase - Hartford, CT
Mathew is a 2025 C/OF prospect from Milford, CT. In the OF, he shows off efficient feet and does a good job of centering the baseball. He catches the ball high and makes all the routine plays. He works hard to stay accurate to his targets from a high 3/4 slot. Behind the dish, he gives a good target and shows fluid, efficient movements. He keeps his thumb under the baseball when receiving. He gains ground when making throws from an overhand slot. He does a great job of tucking his chin and keeping his chest angled when blocking balls in the dirt. At the plate, he starts in a squared stance and gets a good, controlled load back. He has a very repeatable swing and shows off smooth rhythm and timing in the box. He keeps his balance centered through contact and works hard to get his lower half involved. He squares the ball up consistently and recorded a max exit velo of 81 MPH. Mathew is an exciting prospect that we are looking forward to seeing continue to develop!
08/20/2023 - National Showcase - Hartford, CT
Mathew showed well at the Hartford event. Behind the plate he shows a squared setup and tracks the ball well with soft glove. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process but needs to work to get body down sooner. Pop times showed in the 2.28 range with accuracy / on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. In the OF, he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind ball but needs to play through with momentum to his target. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. At the plate, he continues to shine through an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach with power showing best to the pull side. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently.
07/28/2023 - Baseball Factory National World Series at JRTC (HS)
Mathew continues to shine with his baseball abilities on the diamond. Behind the dish, he presents a firm mitt sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process but needs to work to get body down sooner. Pop times showed in 2.44 range with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine through a closed setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. Mental makeup is a plus as he is a great teammate and is very coachable on the field.
05/07/2023 - National Showcase - Plymouth Meeting (Philadelphia), PA
Matt is a C/OF who will graduate in 2025. Medium frame athletic build with strength present. Behind the dish, presents a low target and tracks to glove. He works his thumb under ball keeping pitches in the strike zone. Replaces his feet and gains ground towards second base. Made on-line throws consistently from an over-the-top arm slot with an arm velocity up to 72mph and a best pop time of 2.58 seconds. In the OF, he works to center the baseball with ability to make routine plays. Tries to high point baseball and showed a 1 hand catch. Made accurate throws through his cutoff man. At the plate he hits from an athletic and closed stance. Simple and repeatable swing, with activated hands, and is centered at contact. During his round of BP, he sprayed balls to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 79mph. With 2 years of continued growth and development, we foresee him having a bright future on the baseball field.
11/11/2021 - Baseball Factory Fall Select Tournament at Pirate City
Mathew continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. Behind the plate, feet are active as he works in line through a clean transfer / exchange. Pop times showed in the 2.35 range with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program and works to get rid of the baseball quicker. He shows a solid setup, sticks balls in the zone and utilizes his body through the blocking process but needs to work to get down sooner. At the plate, he shows a wide setup. Hands are loose and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, works hard, is very coachable, and plays with high energy.
08/15/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Manchester, CT
Mathew is a lean catcher who has a promising future on the diamond. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process but needs to work to get body down sooner. Pop times showed in 2.25 range with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss. At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. With 4 years to further develop, Mathew has potential with time and room to progress his game.