CLASS OF 2017
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3B
Matt
Olovich
Franklin College
Guerin Catholic (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 26yr
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects
Guerin Catholic (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 26yr
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects
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1/3/15: 5-foot-9, 167 pound MIF Ran a 7.36-60 at the event. In the infield shows soft hands with a clean exchange. Arm action is long and was 84 across the field with accuracy. Solid defender, needs to improve foot speed. Possesses a strong, accurate arm from the outfield at 87 mph. High energy player, plays through the baseball well. Above average glove with quick, fluid feet. Offensively, hits from an athletic setup. Loads back. Stride is short with good balance throughout. Shows some bat speed with an uphill path to the baseball. Showcased the ability to drive the baseball to the opposite field. Overall fluid rhythm. Registered an exit velo of 82 mph.
PITCHING: 5-foot-9, 167 pound righty pitches from a high ¾ slot with some arm speed. Short arm action with a tilt/topple delivery. Good line to the plate, rhythm a little choppy. Lands square. Fastball was 79-81 mph with slight downhill plane. Breaking ball shows a 10/4 shape at 65-68 with early break. Changeup was 73-75.
7/29/14: 5 foot 8 inches, 150 pounds, 7.45/60, Very good player, has instincts and a good feel for the game. Average hands with fluid feet and a good exchange. Long arm action, throws 80 across the infield with good carry and on target. Projects more as an OF with his long arm action and arm strength. From the OF was 88 mph with accuracy. Moves well with good instincts. Offensively he hits to all fields from a balanced stance and a short load. Better hitter with two strikes on him. On the mound his fastball is 80-81 with heavy downhill plain. He has a short, quick but smooth delivery. Slider is 62 and throws both pitches for strikes. Very athletic and fields his position well.
12/15/13: 5-foot-8, 150 pound OF is athletic with good arm strength at 77 mph. Ran a 7.2 60. Offensively, uses a toe tap with good balance throughout the swing. Flashes good bat speed, but will get long at times. Posted an 81 mph exit velo. Athletic approach. Good physicality for a 2017. High follow in the 2017 class. In the IF he was 75 mph across the diamond. Displayed athletic actions defensively with an above average glove. Exchange is quick and clean. Arm action is long, but quick and throws from a high ¾ slot.
Pitching: 5-foot-8, 150 pound freshman possesses a solid frame. High elbows within delivery. Throws from a high ¾ slot with a loose, quick arm action. Low leg kick. Fastball is straight, but shows life at 75-78. Both offspeed pitches show good movement, but slows his arm down and changes his arm slot. High follow in 2017 class.
9/15/13: 5-foot-8, 145 pound freshman was 69 mph across the infield. Isn’t flashy, but possesses solid defensive actions. Moves well laterally, showing good range. Arm action is short and has a quick release. Above average hands. From the plate starts tall with high hands. Load is smooth. Swing is a little long, but consistently makes good contact. Good athleticism. On the mound starts with his hands high and has a repeatable delivery and good line. Tops out at 75 mph with his fastball. Needs to improve on maintaining arm speed on his off speed pitches.