Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 C/3B Matthew Martinez (Bethlehem Catholic)
July 24, 2020
Matthew Martinez
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 92 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Allentown Central CatholicState: PA
- Summer Team: East Coast Lumberjacks 2025
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Height: 5-9Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.33
60-yard
(02/16/20)
1.85 - 1.92
Pop Time
(06/15/20)
79
C Velo
(06/15/20)
99
Exit Velo
(02/27/21)
Power Speed Score
(02/27/21)
Trackman - Hitting
98.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/27/21)
91.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/27/21)
304
Distance (avg)
(10/27/20)
362
Distance (max)
(10/27/20)
Hard Hit %
(10/27/20)
Sweet Spot %
(10/27/20)
Line Drive %
(10/27/20)
Fly Ball %
(02/27/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/25/24)
2024 PA Preseason ID: Southeast
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.9
Distance (avg)
139
Distance (max)
209
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session)
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.8
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
353
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 East Coast Lumberjacks Scout Day
Oct 27, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.1
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
362
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
97.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.6
Distance (avg)
206
Distance (max)
352
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
81.6
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
74.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/27/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/27/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/27/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/25/24)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/25/24)
2024 PA Preseason ID: Southeast
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
17.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
63.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - East (11AM Session)
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
19.9
Bat Speed (max)
79
Bat Speed (avg)
74.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 East Coast Lumberjacks Scout Day
Oct 27, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21
Hand Speed (avg)
19.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
66.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
21.1
Bat Speed (max)
81.6
Bat Speed (avg)
73.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Vizual_Edge
Swift
Swift
7.65
60-yd
(02/25/24)
16.0
Run speed (max)
(02/25/24)
2.32
RSi (max)
(02/25/24)
25.6
Jump Height (max)
(02/25/24)
Physical
Physical - Athlete
69.0
Ht
(02/25/24)
195.0
Wt
(02/25/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(02/25/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(02/25/24)
Videos
(6/15/20)
Player News
- Year in Review - Top Catcher Arm Strength / Class of 2022 - Feb 3, 2021
- On Deck Preview: Pre Season All State - East - Jan 15, 2021
- East Coast Lumberjacks Scout Day Spotlight: 2022 C Matthew Martinez (Bethlehem Catholic) - Oct 29, 2020
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 C/3B Matthew Martinez (Bethlehem Catholic) - Jul 24, 2020
- PA State Games: Top 10 Breakout Performers - Jun 24, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Catching Velocities - Jun 23, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State Southeast: Session 1 & 2 Standouts - Feb 27, 2020
- Fall 2019 Recap: Top Catcher Pop Times - Dec 10, 2019
- Elite Prospect Showcase: Catcher Analysis - Oct 30, 2019
- Diamondskills All American Camp: Catcher Analysis - Feb 18, 2019
- 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Class of 2021 Position Players - Feb 1, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/29 | LakePoint Sports |
| 2020 Northeast Open (PA Session) | PA | 07/29 | Showers Field |
| 2020 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite) | PA | 08/01 | Lakepoint Sports Complex |
| 2020 Northeast Open (NY Session) | PA | 08/19 | Dutchess Stadium |
| Adrenaline Baseball Scout Day | PA | 08/22 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
Scouting Report
One of the most physical prospects in attendance over two days. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and uses a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showcased a compact, repeatable swing with little wasted motion. Stays in legs well and creates consistent backspin. Registered a bat exit velocity of 89 mph and ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Displayed quiet receiving skills behind the dish with pop times of 2.09-2.15 on throws of 76 mph out of the crouch.
5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a heel-raise stride to initiate his swing. Showcased a direct swing path with above average strength in his lower half. Registered a bat exit velocity of 87 mph and ran a 7.50 60-yard dash. Fundamentally sound behind the plate with solid straight line carry on throws of 76 mph from the crouch with pop times of 2.06-2.13.
5-foot-10, 165-pound solid frame. Athletic on line stance, hands close with vertical bat, loads to a slight crouch with hands back, lands on line after a lift to stride. Hands are quick and show some strength through the zone with an exit velo of 84 mph. Lower half is explosive on finish and showed some balance. Behind the plate showed a clean exchange, a short quick arm action to a low three-quarter release with a positional velocity of 67 mph and a pop time range of 2.16-2.18. Ran the 60 in 7.75
5-foot-10, 165-pound backstop showcased pop times of 2.21-2.27 on throws of 68 mph from the crouch. Displayed a short arm stroke and quick release. Currently fails to fully incorporate back side in throwing motion. Right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Showed a feel for the barrel with a line drive approach and a bat exit velocity of 77 mph. Ran a 7.56 60-yard dash.
2019 Diamondskills All-American Camp