01/15/2010 - Vero Beach Spring Training & Competition - 2010 Mati showed improved hitting ability, he did a good job of working his hands and the barrel inside the ball. He also had good balance through contact, allowing him to get some extension and to hit the ball to right center field solidly. Though his stance started well open, he did a good job of closing down his front side most of the time - still may consider starting more square to simplify his approach. Needs to work on developing more aggressiveness and speed through contact to help him drive the ball better. Defensively, he showed solid glove action on routine plays along with an accurate arm. Improved quickness and range are among his biggest areas for improvement, may consider some time across the infield at 1B as well. On the mound, he jumped his top end fastball velocity up from 68 to 71. He was around the zone with his pitches, and did a good job of reaching a solid balance point. Can work to maintain his arm speed on his breaking ball, tended to stiffen his wrist and guide the pitch.