Matthew
Papke

2.26.17 - 5-foot-11, 170-pound, right-handed outfielder and pitcher. On the mound, works from a high ¾ arm slot with a long arm action. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders work uphill occasionally, lands closed, finishes athletically. Heavy fastball, sink and run action, controlled the zone, clocked at 78-80 mph. Slider, 10/4 shape, gradual break, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 65-67 mph. Changeup, thrown with near fastball arm speed, clocked at 72-74 mph. Defensively, works from a high ¾ arm slot with long arm action, kept throws around the bag, clocked at 79 mph from the outfield. Offensively, balanced, open setup, short stride, maintains balance through swing. Pull hitter, can go gap-to-gap, uphill barrel path through the zone, recorded an 85 mph exit velocity off a tee. Ran a 4.69 home to first.