Matthew
Falk

6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Ran a 7.25 sixty on the laser at the event. The receiving is soft, securing the catch needs to continue to improve as he matures. The movements are athletic and he shows solid flexibility.  Threw 75 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.96. The feet work and the throwing is loose and free. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 86 mph. The setup is slightly open to start, front foot closes down as the ball approaches,. The hands are set low and he is long in path to contact. The hands work free and loose. The frame can add strength to it. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 86 mph

Catching Velocity- 75 mph

Pop Time - 1.96

7/18/17

6-foot, 185-pound, strong, average athletic frame, a well proportioned athlete. A right-handed hitting catcher, who can play on both sides of the field, showed to do everything well. At the plate, the stance is simple, feet are closer together, it’s taller, lower half is under control, gains ground with the stride, uses a small clean leg kick. The hands are loose, set above his shoulders, swing is level through the zone, barrel has some whip and flick out front on contact. Stays through the baseball well, rolls the hands late, approach is more middle to opposite. In game swings were good, collected two base hits and made good hard contact in other at bats. Defensively, had a pop time of 2.01-2.13 with an in game throw at 2.12 and 2.14, arm was clocked at 72 mph. The arm works out of a higher slot, it's clean and all throws were on the bag. Showed to have solid, soft hands when receiving was a good target to pitch to, feet could get slightly wider. Good follow, played well on both sides, has the aptitude to work behind the plate, looks to really if back there.

Home-First: 4.84

Exit Velocity: 80 MPH

Arm Velocity: 72 MPH

3/12/17

6-foot, 185-pound, average, strong, solid athletic frame. The actions, movements are smooth and work together. A right-handed hitter, the stance is balanced throughout. The feet are shoulder width apart, are slightly open. The hands sit just below shoulder height, are loose and relaxed. For timing, uses a smooth leg kick to get hands and weight back into a good hitting position. The swing is level across his chest, drives the ball to all fields, made solid contact in both rounds of batting practice. Finishes the swing with two hands, stays through the ball, keeps the barrel in the zone a long time. Defensively, is solid behind the plate. The receiving and blocking skills are advanced, gets around all dirt balls, glove goes down first, then the body follows. When receiving, receives the low pitch extremely well. The feet and hands work well in the transfer, gets glove hand to throwing arm, right foot replaces left foot with foot work. The pop times were 1.95-2.04, arm action is short, clean and works, clocked at 71 mph. All throws were on or close to the bag, ball gets through the bag at second. Solid looking catcher, need to see him early this spring.

Forty-Yard Dash: 5.53

Exit Velocity: 85 mph

Arm Velocity: 71 mph

11/2/16

5-foot-10, 175-pound average strong athletic frame. A right-handed hitting catcher, who has a very bright future. The catching and receiving skills are advanced for his age. The setup is balanced, feet are slightly wider, sits on the flats of his feet. The hands are strong, gets around the baseball well, curls in the pitch when framing. The feet work well in transfer, right foot replaces left foot. During transfer receives ball with thumb down to transfer, this cuts into is time, needs to have glove hand thumb up, transfer high across the face. Pop times were 2.09 - 2.13 with the arm being clocked at 69 mph. Throws showed to have good flight on a line and on the correct side of the bag. Offensively hits from the right side, the stance is taller, shoulder width apart and slightly open. The hands are set just above the shoulders and are loose with some movement to them. The swing path is level, finishes high with one hand. The tee exit climbed since his last event up to 83 mph, barrel has whip and life out front. Ran the 60 yard in 7.10. Good looking young catcher, real good follow.

10/30/16
Showed extremely well in the game, as he had a bunch of hits, spreading the field at will. The set up is even with a slightly opened front foot. Picks up and puts down the front foot as the ball approaches, which is under control. The hands work well, and  shows a flat path. The front shoulder does come off the ball, making him more pull prone. Tee exit velocity of 81 mph. Ran a 5.06 down the line on his dig to first base. Defensively, showed a 71 mph arm from behind the dish. Pop time of 2.1 as the footwork and transfer need to be cleaned up. Showed soft hands receiving the ball and the blocking is solid. Solid prospect.