@Eli_Matson5 
22
Hand Speed (max)
8/05/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
LHP
Eli
Matson
Sherrard (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor Scout 2027
6' 1" • 180LBSR/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor Scout 2027
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/05/25
11.7
Rot. Acc (max)
8/05/25
70
Hard Hit %
8/05/25
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/05/25
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/05/25
340
Distance (max)
8/05/25
40
Sweet Spot %
8/05/25
6.70
60-yd
8/05/25
3.76
30-yd
8/05/25
1.61
10-yd
8/05/25
20.8
Run speed (max)
8/05/25
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
8/05/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
9/21/24
75 - 78
Velo Range
9/21/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0.4, 168-pounds. Wiry frame with some strength and athleticism present.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, pre-pitch rhythm, works back to even with short stride. Longer path, uphill, pull-side approach, hands work on top of the ball. 70.2 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (89.3 avg.); 340-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Full arm action, 3/4.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, works through to the plate.
Athletic Testing: 6.70 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.34 Edge Score.
Uncommitted. Strong 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic frame. Started in right field and hit out of the two-hole. Matson continues to swing a hot bat out of the two-hole for Sherrard as he finished the game going 1-for-3 at the plate. The right-handed hitter operates from a balanced base with a small leg lift. Compact swing with a flat bat path and strong hands. Whole field approach with pull-side power. Connected on a line drive into center field for a single in his second at bat. Continues to show a patient approach at the plate as he drew a walk in his third plate appearance. Showed a strong arm in right field during I/O.
Uncommitted. Athletic 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame. Started in right field and hit out of the two-hole. Matson showed well on Saturday as he went 1-for-2 at the plate. The right-handed hitter operates from a balanced, bent base with a tall chest and a small leg lift. Strong hands from a compact swing with a flat bat path. Power on impact with a whole field approach. Showed a very patient approach at the plate as he worked two walks in his first two plate appearances. Connected on a line drive for a single into left field to lead off the seventh inning for Sherrard. Showed a strong arm in right field during I/O. A 2027 name to keep an eye on.