Matt
Verdun

4.22.17 - Lewis University commit. 5-foot-8, 145-pound, right-handed hitting second baseman ranked No. 116 in the Illinois’ 2017 class.  Was hitting over .600 coming into the game. Went 2-for-4 with a run-scoring single. Quiet, balanced setup, stays on top of the baseball, path works short and efficient, consistently on time and makes a lot of hard contact. Was able to recognize spin, laid off a couple of tough sliders. Defensively, arm is above average for second base, easy effort in throws and carries. Confident defender, quick transfer.

4.12.17 - Lewis commit. Currently ranked No. 116 in Illinois 2017 Class. 5-foot-8, 145-pound right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Came in relief and faced one hitter. Fastball sat 87 topping out at 89 mph. Slider worked 76-80 mph, thrown with fastball arm speed, sharp, late breaking action with 10-4 shape. Ability to throw it for strikes.

7.6.16 - Committed to Lewis University.

3.22.16 - 5-foot-8, 140-pound two-way prospect. Right-handed hitter, went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored. Clocked at 4.12 down the line on a bunt single. Came out of the bullpen for a one-inning stint. Worked strictly out of the stretch and featured a loose, quick arm action. Pounded the strike zone and struck out the side in his one inning of work. Fastball sat 83-86 mph with late life, arm-side-run and sink. Flashed two different breaking balls. Slider was wipeout at times, 10/4 action and sat 75-76 mph.