27.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/20/21
CLASS OF 2022
SS
2B
Matthew
Armstrong
McHenry County JC
Normal University (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 150LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
Normal University (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 150LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/21
33.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.8
60
3/20/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
7/06/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
7/06/20
81 - 83
Velo Range
7/06/20
2014
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Changeup
67 - 67
Velo Range
7/06/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65.4 - 66.2
Velo Range
7/06/20
1797
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.80
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.4
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
222
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
129
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
222
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
26.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
27.8
Hand Speed (max)
26.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2014
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1797
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1486
Central Illinois Scout Day
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 82.5
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
2,010
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.2
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 66.2
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,843
Spin Rate (max)
1,797
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.2
Velocity (max)
1,486
Spin Rate (max)
1,486
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
62.22
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 3 Normal University - Mar 14, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- 2A State Semi-Finals: Timothy Christian and Freeburg Advance - Jun 18, 2021
- IHSA Playoffs: 2A State Preview - Jun 17, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Infield Analysis - Jun 3, 2021
- Central Illinois Scout Day: Takeaways - Jul 13, 2020
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, no pre-pitch load, short stride. Handsy, short level swing plane, line drive, whole field approach.
Power: 89.44 max exit velocity, averaged 78.02 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works towards the baseball, soft hands, clean exchange, athletically plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60.