Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 Matthew Smith
August 17, 2025
The summer is nearing its end, and the Prep Baseball Arizona staff has wrapped up nearly all summer events, with the Tucson Summer ID serving as the final stop. This year’s summer schedule featured multiple ID events, Top Prospect Games, and the Future Games, showcasing talented uncommitted prospects and providing opportunities for standout players to earn invitations to compete on the national stage.
Our staff has had eyes on hundreds of players this summer, with an in-depth look at those who performed at our events. As we near the end of a talent-loaded and busy schedule, we’ll take a moment to highlight some of the top uncommitted prospects from across our summer slate.
We continue highlighting uncommitted prospects with ’26 RHP Matthew Smith out of Pinnacle HS. Smith attended the Top Prospect Games in June, where he showcased a confident four-pitch mix. Working from an athletic delivery, he sat 85-86 mph, topping at 86.9, while living around the zone with his fastball. He paired it with two distinct breaking balls — a 76 mph curveball spinning up to 2620 rpm and a 79 mph slider that reached 2708 rpm. A changeup at 79-80 mph (1612 rpm) rounded out his arsenal and gave him a complete look during the event. Smith continues to trend upwards as he prepares for his senior season.
The article below will take a deeper dive into Smith's recent metrics, videos, news, and scouting reports from recent events.
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Upcoming Events
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Tucson Summer ID | AZ | 08/23 | Kino Sports Complex - Tucson, AZ |
| Mica Mountain Scout Day | AZ | 09/18 | Mica Mountain High School - Tucson, AZ |
| Unsigned Senior Showcase | AZ | 09/23 | Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ |
| 2025 West Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only) | AZ | 09/26 | University of Oregon / Bushnell University |
| 2025 West Coast Games | AZ | 10/03 | Loyala Marymount University - Page Stadium |
| Riot Baseball Scout Day | AZ | 10/06 | Youngker High School - Buckeye, AZ |
| Mesa Fall ID | AZ | 10/26 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
| Williams Field Scout Day | AZ | 11/02 | Williams Field High School - Gilbert, AZ |
| Swarm Scout Day | AZ | 11/09 | Mesa, AZ |
| Trosky Arizona Scout Day | AZ | 11/16 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Apollo High School Scout Day | AZ | 11/22 | Apollo High School - Glendale, AZ |
| Tempe Fall ID | AZ | 11/23 | Hit Dogs Facility & Mountain Pointe HS |
| Tigers Scout Day | AZ | 11/25 | Millennium High School - Goodyear, AZ |
Scouting Report
Matthew Smith, Pinnacle (AZ), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Good secondary stuff. Sl is best. CH is good. Competes and gets outs. Very repeatable. 2600 spin. Pitch ability. Will begood one day Struggled a little againt LHH. Not a lot of strikes second inning
Arm Action: RH. Quick and controlled. Athletic. Quick arm. Absolute electricity
Matthew Smith, Pinnacle (AZ), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Projectable build with room for added strength and size.
Delivery: Has a slow and relax rhythm. Uses a rock to come ready in the windup. Hands are set at his waist pre-pitch delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm angle that helps with a good downhill action.
FB: T79, 72-78 mph. Good velocity that has potential to really grow. T2050, 1833 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Gets on top of it well making it a true 12-6. Best pitch in his bag. T2058, 1970 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. least controlled pitch, has a good vertical drop T1693, 1515 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Projectable build with room for added strength and size.
Hits: RHH. upright/ standing stance, Keeps his hands in a loaded position with a flat bat angle Does a good job staying back on the ball and driving it pull side.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 MPH. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Good over the top action with true flight to the bases.
Defense: Attacks ball well with good breakdown. Lots of confidence in the glove.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 70.4 Edge Score
Matthew Smith was one of the stand out performers against Michigan on Sunday going 2-3 with 2 singles. Smith is a 6-0ft OF/RHP that shows a very projectable frame with room to grow athletically. Smith’s light leg lift and flat bat put him in a great position to hit throughout the week, and benefited him in creating consistent quality AB’s.