Matthew
Herrera

Matthew Herrera, Corona (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/3B Sturdy INF with sound footowork, and present power.
Body: 5-9, 210-pounds. Sturdy build with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with neutral weight, and hands even with top of head. Uses a full body load and toe tap. Slightly downward bat path, elevating ball with backspin.
Power: 105 max exit velocity, averaged 97.8 mph. 375' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Medium arm circle, firing from a three-quarter slot, mixing in sidearm.
Defense: Sound footwork with feel fot rhythm.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 2.00 and 4.30 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.85 Edge Score

Matthew Herrera saved the loudest moment of the event for himself. The 1B/3B out of Corona put on a BP display that had everyone around the cage stopping to watch: consistent barrels to right field, easy pull-side power, and an effortless quality to the swing that made the numbers feel almost understated. He posted a 105+ mph max exit velocity, a 97.8 mph average, a 375-foot max distance, and an 80% sweet spot rate. The swing is aggressive and built around hip rotation that fires quickly, with fast hands through the zone to match. For a class of 2027 kid at his size, the raw power here is as good as it gets. What added to the impression was how he looked on the dirt. Herrera spent the event at shortstop, and the lateral quickness and overall actions he showed were well above what you'd expect for his frame. The projection is clearly at third base, and that profile fits him well, but the athleticism he flashed made the defensive side a positive rather than a footnote. Herrera is one of the more complete profiles to come out of this event and a name that should be generating real buzz based on the BP session alone in the 2027 class.