Matthew
Almeida

Matthew Almeida: RHP/3B, (2025) B.M.C. Durfee, MA. 170-pound athletic build. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (66.5 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a narrow open stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Has a loose flat swing plane, quick developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 82 mph; showed developing athletic feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing athletically. Used a ¾ slot with a quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle and a loose quick arm action. Feel type pitcher and showed effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph; shows running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2183; Avg 2085). Throws his tight curveball (69-70) with slurvey action and glove side around the zone command. Throws his tight curveball (69-70) with glove side around the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 2303; Avg 2135). Has hard action on his straight changeup (76-77). 

Matthew Almeida: RHP/3B, (2025) B.M.C. Durfee, MA. 5-foot-10, 165-pound strong solid build. Above average during batting practice, Almeida clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Began in a tall narrow stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled stride. Had a level loose swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; shows soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action. Stretch only feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. In line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph; has running sinking action and both sides of the plate control. His 1/7 curveball (65-67) had slurvey action and glove side command. Showed arm side control and fading action on his changeup (70-71).

Exit Velocity: 79 mpg

Arm Velocity: 74 mph

30 Yard Dash: 4.21

5-foot-8, 163-pound solid athletic build. Projectable in the box, Almeida had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled tight load, then used a short stride. Has quick bat speed, short level swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found some barrels. Up the middle approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 71 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft sure hands, and athletic smooth footwork. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Above average on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle with a short loose arm action. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays in line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 68-71 mph; had arm side command and sinking action. His changeup (63-65) has early action and glove side control. 

Exit Velocity: 78 mph

Arm Velocity: 71 mph