18.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/26
CLASS OF 2029
C
3B
Matejo
Blakes
Homewood-Flossmoor (HS) • IL
5' 7" • 179.2LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Chicago White Sox Ace
5' 7" • 179.2LBSR/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Chicago White Sox Ace
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Best Of Stats
64
Bat Speed (max)
2/16/26
15.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/26
-
Hard Hit %
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/26
72.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/26
266
Distance (max)
2/16/26
67
Sweet Spot %
2/16/26
8.58
60-yd
3/24/24
4.67
30-yd
2/16/26
1.92
10-yd
2/16/26
15.0
Run speed (max)
2/16/26
72
INF Velo
2/16/26
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
2/16/26
2.32 - 2.43
Pop Time
2/16/26
Fastball
70
Velocity (max)
3/21/25
65 - 70
Velo Range
3/21/25
1810
Spin Rate (avg)
3/24/24
Changeup
59 - 60
Velo Range
3/24/24
1238
Spin Rate (avg)
3/24/24
Curveball
56 - 63
Velo Range
3/24/24
1586
Spin Rate (avg)
3/24/24
Slider
56 - 60
Velo Range
3/24/24
1925
Spin Rate (avg)
3/24/24
Positional Tools
2026
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.76
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.32 - 2.43
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
9.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
8.4
Hitting
2026
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
207
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.999
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
122
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7773
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
72.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Palos Heights Rising Stars ID
Mar 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
72.1
Exit Velocity (max)
66.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
186
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.0
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
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).
1810
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.
26.9
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).
59.1
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).
1586
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).
59.5
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).
1238
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
Slider
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).
1925
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Palos Heights Rising Stars ID
Mar 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
67.7
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 67.7
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,877
Spin Rate (max)
1,810
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.9
Velocity (max)
55.6 - 62.6
Velo Range
57.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,976
Spin Rate (max)
1,586
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
59.8
Velocity (max)
56.4 - 59.5
Velo Range
56.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
59.7
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 59.7
Velo Range
57.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,278
Spin Rate (max)
1,238
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Palos Heights Rising Stars ID
Mar 24, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.0
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.92
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.67
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
56.67
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Physical
2026
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 179.2 pounds. Strong build with more strength coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, easy and controlled move to the hitting position on time. Easy, loose wrists, flat swing, very clean with more strength coming, middle of the field approach. 62.1 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 mph max exit velocity (72.1 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 72 mph. INF: 3/4 slot, short and repeatable, carry with accuracy. C: Short and compact arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32-2.43 pop time range; INF: Has fluid and athletic actions moving to all sides, steady glove. C: Intentful operation down to second, clean transfers while working in-line.
Athletic Testing: 8.76 runner in the 60-yard dash; 16.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 56.67 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-5, 127-pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, open stance, short and simple stride, quiet hands load, utilizes strong lower-half. Controlled swing, balanced finish, looks to stay through the ball the other way, some whip in the barrel, flat path.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 66.9 mph. 186’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth actions and hands, fluid footwork.
Run: 8.58 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Controlled, deliberate delivery, medium leg lift into coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T68, 67-68 mph. Clean out of the hand, straight actions. T1877, 1810 average rpm.
CB: 56-63 mph. Above-average feel, 11/5 shape. Flashed depth. T1976, 1586 average rpm.
SL: 56-60 mph. More horiztonal action than the curveball. Tight spin. T1979, 1925 average rpm.
CH: 59-60 mph. Occasional arm-side fade. Flashed feel for the zone. T1278, 1238 average rpm.