Matt
Quintanar

at Harvard Westlake (Winter Game) - Starting behind the plate as a Sophomore, Quintanarâ��s defensive skills are being counted on showing the space to keep progressing and developing with more strength and maturity. Quintanar has the trust of his pitchers working well with them as he showed solid glove and blocking skills during the game; he consistently catches the ball in the pocket with a firm wrist while being relaxed and athletic behind the dish. During the game on a squeeze attempt with a 1st/3rd situation, he bounced out from behind the plate, eyed the runner back to 3rd and threw a strike for the out. The arm flashes strength when he lets it loose putting throws on the front of the bag between innings and in the game (2.15-2.20); times where it looks measured. At the plate, he stays balanced keeping his hands tight while showing a short foot lift; when he stays tall and stacked the barrel has better feel as evident with his solid single to RF scoring a run for Hart. Hitting in the 3rd spot, Quintanar will be one to follow.