Matthew
Martinez

Matthew Martinez, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Strong, durable frame with two-way ability. Left-handed hitter with strength through contact and a mature swing. Physical tools show present impact with projection on both sides of the ball.
Body: 5-11, 166-pounds. Slender, balanced build.
Delivery: Sets glove high and brings glove low to belt when starting delivery. High leg kick.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot. 1/2 circle arm path. Long arm release. Comes down hard on mound.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Has 2-seam movement. Commands pitch with confidence. Likes to attack inside. T2014, 1851 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Has slurve-like motion. Can throw for strikes consistently. T1800, 1780 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Useful swing-and-miss pitch. Late dive on pitch. T1942, 1928 average rpm.

Matthew Martinez, Santa Margarita Catholic High School (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Strong, durable frame with two-way ability. Left-handed hitter with strength through contact and a mature swing. Physical tools show present impact with projection on both sides of the ball.
Body: 5-11, 166-pounds. Slender, balanced build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic stance with a slightly open lower half and balanced posture. Hands are set high near the back ear with a relaxed grip. Bat is angled upright with slight barrel tilt. Lower half shows tension and coil. Front foot coil and toe tap that initiates load in lower half. Back elbow comes high in load with power coming from lower half. Long swing through zone showing heavy pull.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-74 mph. Low 3/4 release. Shows heavy arm-side run on throws to 3rd. Very accurate arm that can throw from all angles. Strength is solid for 1B.
Defense: Smooth fielder that looks the part as an everyday 1B. Plays low to the ground with a tall posture. Transfer is quick and efficient. Feet are quiet and stay underneath.