Matt Scelsi: RHP/1B, (2026) NA, CT. 5-foot-8, 195-pound strong projectable frame. Raw during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 81 mph. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a long toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a level loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found some barrels. Up the middle line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 64 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and developing footwork. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 10.71. Projectable on the mound, using a short loose arm action he showed quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 62-66 mph; shows arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1951; Avg 1853). His curveball (58-59) had late slurvey action and glove side command. (Max spin 1902; Avg 1857).
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 64 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 10.71
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Matt Scelsi: RHP/1B, (2026) NA, CT. 5-foot-8, 195-pound strong projectable frame. Raw during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 81 mph. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a long toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a level loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found some barrels. Up the middle line drive approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 64 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and developing footwork. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 10.71. Projectable on the mound, using a short loose arm action he showed quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 62-66 mph; shows arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1951; Avg 1853). His curveball (58-59) had late slurvey action and glove side command. (Max spin 1902; Avg 1857).
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 64 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 10.71