01/07/2022 - 2022 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament (AZ) Matthew is a 2022 RHP/SS prospect who showcased his skills during the Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-American Tournament. On the mound, he has an easy delivery and picks up his target early. He separates his hands on-time, with a clean arm stroke. He keeps the ball down and tries to pitch ahead in count. He attacks hitters with a FB that topped out at 85mph with good tailing action, an 11/5 shaped breaking ball with late break, and a changeup with arm side run that he throws for strikes. In 2 innings of work, he punched out 4 hitters and induced soft contact. In the field, he creates good fielding angles, with efficient footwork, and closes distance on batted balls. He fields from an athletic fielding position with soft hands out front. A quick/clean exchange who gets rid of the baseball and throws from multiple arm slots. Throws were accurate and on-line to first base, with good carry, and an arm velocity up to 86mph. At the plate, this right-handed hitter hits from an athletic and open stance. Intent in swing, with a strong base, and showed ability to barrel up baseball. Hits with a strong lower 1/2 and a fast barrel through the hitting zone. Showed a direct barrel path as he hit line drives to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 87mph. With another year of continued growth and development, we see this 2-way prospect making huge strides on the baseball field and having the potential to play at the next level.