22.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/15/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Matthew
Kovach
Lompoc (HS) • CA
5' 9" • 145LBS
L/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Central Coast Vipers
5' 9" • 145LBS
L/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Central Coast Vipers
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
10/15/22
7.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/20/22
20
Hard Hit %
8/20/22
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/20/22
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/15/22
359
Distance (max)
10/15/22
40
Sweet Spot %
8/20/22
7.24
60
8/20/22
4
30-yd
8/20/22
1.76
10-yd
8/20/22
19
Run speed (max)
8/20/22
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
8/20/22
1.97 - 2.07
Pop Time
8/20/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.9
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
359
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
SoCal Uncommitted Games
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Valley Open
Aug 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
SoCal Uncommitted Games
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Valley Open
Aug 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.24
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
SoCal Uncommitted Games
Oct 15, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.36
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.82
RSi (max)
1.82
RSi (avg)
1,241
Jump Power (max)
26.8
Jump Height (max)
26.8
Jump Height (avg)
2022 Valley Open
Aug 20, 2022
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.24
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
2.56
RSi (max)
2.56
RSi (avg)
1,217
Jump Power (max)
26.4
Jump Height (max)
25.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
35.25
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Smaller frame. Lean athletic build. Room to add. Average swift athletic testing metrics.
Hits: LHH. Balanced stance. Wider straight feet with a flatter bat. Rhythmic hands. Small negative move that gets him engaged with backside. Slight arm bar as hands takeback. Present coil. Above avg. hand/bat speed. A tad long through. Pullside approach. Slight uphill path. More FBs than LDs/GBs during BP round. Flashed some pullside HR power. At times there was some present drift but good balanced swings during gameplay. 2 barrels in-game. Firm/straight front leg allows for good leverage.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Shorter action. Average strength 4/5 accurate throws during workout. Caught stealing during gameplay.
Defense: 2.12-2.16 pop times. Clean transfer with average quickness. Set up in a higher crouch during throwdowns. Avg. foot quickness. Present receiving ability. Mixed up crouches and showed ability to work low to the ground.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Smaller build, room for added strength.
Hits: LHH. Closed stance. Athletic in stance. Shoulder width base. Uses up and down stride. Quick hands. Has some wiry strength.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 MPH. 354' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Clean transfer and short arm action
Defense: 1.97-2.07 pop times. (C) Simple actions behind the plate. Clean transfers. Throws missed short but on target.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60. Consistent strides.
Vizual Edge: 35.25 Edge Score