12/20/2009 - College PREP - Agoura Hills, CA Matt is a young, athletic C, that hits from the left side. Behind the plate, Matt has good footwork, hands, and an accurate arm. For a 2011 grad, Matt is already above the avg Varsity mark for receiving and blocking, and should only get better. His hands are soft receiving, and he is quick downward when blocking. Matt's defensive ability can improve by quickening his feet and his release on the baseball. At the plate, Matt has good balance, bat speed, and quick hands. He has a quiet approach at the plate and squares the ball up on the barrel well. Matt can improve offensively by incorporating a proper load into his swing, along with more use of his lower 1/2. Overall, Matt is a young C with good instincts and a bright future.