Future Games Spotlight: C/INF Matt McCormick
July 25, 2016
Name: Matt McCormick
Graduating Class: 2019
Position: C/IF
School: St. Laurence
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Rank:
State: 1
Overall: 9
Scouting Report:
Currently ranked No. 1 in Illinois’ 2019 class, No. 9 overall. Physically advanced 6-foot, 200-pound frame, strong lower half. High-level national prospect. Freshman hits third for one of the top teams in the state, and has already garnered respect as a premier left-handed power bat, regardless of class. That was evident when he was intentionally walked with two-outs and bases empty in the bottom of the seventh inning with Mount Carmel leading by a run to get to the No. 4 hitter. For his age, he is remarkably quiet and relaxed in the box; takes pitches well. Short and quick to the ball, strong through contact. Overall advanced hitter, has shown power to all fields. Known primarily as a catching prospect, but starts at St. Laurence at third base due to a senior catcher in front of him. Defensively, looked like a natural at third base. Solid lateral footwork, plenty of carry across the infield. In game, made a diving play to his right to rob a hit, popped up and fired a strike to first base. Certainly doesn’t comport himself like a freshman on the field.
The Future Games:
This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2018 prospects from our 25-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place on August 4 - 6 (Thursday-Saturday) at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis. The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2018 prospects. Last year, more than 150 colleges from all over the country were in attendance. The Prep Baseball Report services are subscribed by more than 450 colleges and pro scouts.
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NEWS ON MCCORMICK
- 2016 PBR Third Team All-State - Jun 30, 2016
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 12, 2016
- No. 1 Brother Rice Keeps Rolling, Downs No. 3 St. Laurence - May 12, 2016
- The Hotlist: Freshmen Contributing On Varsity - Apr 27, 2016
- No. 2 Mount Carmel Rallies To Upend No. 3 St. Laurence - Apr 23, 2016
- Initial Illinois 2019 Rankings Released - Apr 14, 2016
- The Hotlist: Sneak Peek At 2019 Class - Apr 6, 2016
- Preseason Top 25 Team Countdown: No. 14 St. Laurence - Mar 11, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2019s To Keep An Eye On - Jan 13, 2016
- 2019 Stock Report: 10 Fast-Rising National Prospects - Oct 7, 2015
- PTA Legends Win Labor Day Challenge: Full Recap - Sep 8, 2015
- Labor Day Challenge: Game Recaps and Scout Blog - Sep 6, 2015
- Labor Day Challenge: Top Tier Preview - Sep 4, 2015
- BOMC Midwest 15U World Series- Top Prospect List - Jul 21, 2015
- 7th and 8th Grade Showcase and Educational Camp Analysis - Mar 27, 2015
FUTURE GAME SPOTLIGHTS
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