08/29/2024 - All-Ripken Games - Baltimore, MD Matthew is an athletic C/RHP with a bright future in baseball. Behind the plate, he displays strong pocket awareness, consistently sticking pitches with a firm mitt. His blocking skills are solid, and his pop times, currently at 2.47 seconds, show accuracy and will improve as he builds arm strength through a long toss program. Matthew is a vocal leader behind the plate, guiding his team effectively. At the plate, he showcases a squared setup, quick hands, and a level swing path, using all fields through a line drive approach. On the mound, his fastball sits between 64-65 mph, complemented by a breaking ball at 53-54 mph with a 10/4 shape. As he continues to strengthen his arm and refine his off-speed pitches, Matthew’s pitching will further improve. He has significant potential to progress his game.