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Matthew Guffey: SS/2B, (2023) Salem, AR. 6-foot-1, 150-pound proportional projectable frame. Advanced at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled small stride. Bat speed was efficient present, used a short simple swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 82 mph; has rhythmic in control feet, sure consistent hands, and a quick fluid exchange. Capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 84 mph; had rhythmic fluid footwork, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. From clean slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a quick consistent arm action. Clocked a time of 7.08 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short compact arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays even in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph; showed some sinking action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2044; Avg 1996). Throws a 11/5 curveball (65-68) with control around the zone and gradual slurvey action. (Max spin 2011; Avg 1945). His changeup (76-78) shows deceiving action and feel arm side command.

Scout Evaluation

Matthew Guffey, Salem, 2023, AR

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot-1, 150-pound proportional projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled small stride. Efficient present bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 80.6 mph. 65.6 mph bat speed average. 20.3 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure consistent hands, rhythmic in control footwork, quick fluid exchange. Above average. (OF) Sure hands, rhythmic fluid footwork, natural exchange. Capable.  Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. 84 mph outfield velocity. Quick consistent arm action, clean slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.08 (60-yard).

Pitching: Capable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Athletic balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.

FB: T79. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2044;  Avg 1996). Around the zone accuracy, some sinking action.

CB: 65-68 mph. Around the zone command, gradual slurvey action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2011; Avg 1945).

CH: 76-78 mph. Feel arm side control, deceiving action.

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Matthew Guffey: SS/OF, (2023) Salem, AR. 6-foot-2, 165-pound proportional projectable frame. Athletic above average in the box, Guffey had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. (67.65 mph bat speed average). (20.59 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a short quick stride. Bat speed is average present, exhibits a flat level swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Was able to create a lot of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Line drive base hit approach. Athletic advanced in the infield, displayed a velocity of 80 mph; had a quick clean exchange, consistent rhythmic footwork, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with quick athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action with clean slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.18 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Scout Evaluation

Matthew Guffey, Salem, 2023, AR

Position: SS/OF

Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pound proportional projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic above average. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled compact load, then used a short quick stride. Average present bat speed. Level good extension on his finish, flat level swing. Line drive base hit approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 66.35 mph. 67.65 mph bat speed average. 20.59 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, consistent rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic advanced.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick athletic.

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, clean slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.18 (60-yard).

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Matthew Guffey: SS/OF, (2023) Brookland, AR. 6-foot-2, 160-pound lean projectable frame. Above average in the box, Guffey's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Starts in a tall quiet stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Had quick bat speed, short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws up to 82 mph; has a quick clean exchange, soft sure hands, and athletic rhythmic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.95 60-yard dash.

Scout Evaluation

Matthew Guffey, Brookland, 2023, AR

Position: SS/OF

Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pound lean  projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall quiet stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 85.22 mph. 64.39 mph bat speed average. 21.88 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth.  Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.95 (60-yard).

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Matthew Guffey: SS/OF, (2023) Salem, AR. 6-foot-2, 160-pound projectable frame. Starts in an open stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, showed a short uphill swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Advanced while in the infield, made throws up to 83 mph; has soft sure hands, a quick clean exchange, and athletic rhythmic feet. Above average his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 84 mph; shows a clean exchange, athletic consistent feet, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball one hand. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Matthew Guffey, Salem, 2023, AR

Position: SS/OF

Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in an open stance with a controlled compact load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, short uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Advanced. (OF) Soft hands, athletic consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average.  Fielded the ball one hand with athletic movement laterally. 

Arm: 83 mph infield velocity. 84 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

6-foot-2, 160-Pound frame, athletic frame with length to levers, ran a 4.66 home to 1st, Offensively;Even set, leg lift to stride, backside leverages to contact, barrel cocked at foot strike, short stroke, flat swing, uphill finish, repeats swing, line drive approach,  89 mph exit velo, Defensively; Outfield: attacks ball fields outside, left foot, funnel across, long arm swing above average carry,87 mph arm strength, Infield: athletic actions, fingers down to field, high funnel, short stroke, above average carry, 84 mph arm strength.

6-Foot-1, 150-Pound frame, lean body with projection to frame, ran a 6.80, Offensively; simple set, leg lift to stride, barrel rhythm, back knee works underneath to hit, short stroke, slight recoil to clear hands, extension to middle, simple line drive approach, repeats swing, 83 mph exit velo, Defensively; athletic actions, fingers down to field, funnel to midline glove pat to throw, average carry with pure stroke,  79 mph arm strength

Pitching: over the top slot, quick arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, some effort to delivery, tall and fall type delivery, choppy rhythm at times, jump to release, head lean to clear arm swing, arch backside at balance, open toe land, fastball 72-75 mph, straight with slight action, some ride at top, curveball 59-60 mph, 11-5 shape, early action, gradual break, rolls out of hand to release, fastball arm speed, threw in zone, change up 65-67 mph, fastball arm speed, straight action, slight push to release, threw in zone.

Matthew Guffey: SS/RHP, (2023) Salem, AR. 6-foot-1, 145-pound projectable frame. During the event, he ran the 60-yard dash in 7.22. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 76 mph. Began in a balanced stance, had a wrapping load and used a leg kick before his swing. Showed a flat swing plane. Pull side approach. In the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; has soft hands and smooth footwork. Had an-over-the-top slot with long arm action. 

Positional_Profile: SS/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 145-pound projectable frame

Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, wrapping load, leg kick stride. Flat swing. 

Power: 76  mph exit velocity.  pull side approach. 

Defense: 72 infield velocity. Soft hands, smooth footwork. 

Arm: RH. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot. 

Pitching: High ¾ slot, quick arm, long arm action, good balance point, some effort to delivery, smooth rhythm, open toe land, small stab at hand break out of glove, repeats delivery, fastball 72-74 mph, arm side run for strikes, curveball 61-63 mph, 11-5 shape, early action with gradual break, fastball arm speed, change up 65-68 mph, fastball arm speed, arm side run at plate, controlled zone with feel. 

FB: T74. 72-74 mph. 

CB: 61-63 mph. 

CH: 65-68 mph.