Preseason All State Showcase Spotlight: Garrett Matheny

Wed January 4, 2017

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By Jerry Shank
Maryland / Virginia Scouting Director

aPlayer: Garrett Matheny
Position: C
Class: 2017
State Rank: 16
High School: Calvert Hall
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 185-pounds
Bats/Throws: R/R
60-Yard: 6.92
Position Velo: 74
Exit Velo: 87
Pop Time: 1.97 - 2.06
Commitment: Radford

PBR Notes: Fall Underclass Invitational - Athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Ran a 6.99 60-yard dash. Hits from a balanced, slightly open set up. Quick leg kick in load. Level, uphill swing with some extension. Nice lower half and balance throughout. Exit velocity of 87 mph. Sticks ball well behind the plate with athletic set up. Higher set up when throwing down to second. Quick feet and exchange on throws. Short arm action from ¾ arm angle. Catcher velocity of 74 mph and pop time as low as 1.97.

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