Matthew Conte: C/3B, (2024) Dexter Southfield, MA. Wake Forest Commit, 6-foot-1, 205-pound athletic solid build. Above average and  athletic at the plate, Conte had an exit velocity of 99 mph. (76.8 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is explosive, has an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 85 mph; had athletic consistent footwork, soft sure hands, and a clean natural transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.90-1.95. Clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.0.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Matthew Conte: C/3B, (2024) Dexter Southfield, MA. 6-foot-1, 195-pound physical frame. Above average at the plate, Conte was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 98 mph.Begins in a wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, displays a simple swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; had quick footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.89-1.93 pop time. Athletic setup with average flexibility. Showed a short arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. 

Scout Evaluation 

Matthew Conte, Dexter Southfield, 2024, MA

Position: C/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pound physical frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a wide stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 91.38 mph. 3rd best ev of the day. 

Defense: (C) 1.89-1.93 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Athletic setup with average flexibility.  Movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 79 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.39 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is advanced as he moves athletically and he showed good foot work throughout his actions. He threw 75 mph with a pop time of 1.91. The receiving is solid and he secures the catch with ease. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is slightly uphill as he makes contact with the baseball. The hands work freely and he shows potential with the bat.

Exit Velocity- 89 mph

Catching Velocity- 75 mph

Pop Time - 1.91

6-foot, 185-pound, strong athletic frame for his age, already filling out, showing plus strength throughout. A right-handed hitting catcher, advanced behind the plate, setup is athletic, moves very well, gets behind the ball on the catch. The transfer is clean, building momentum, glides through the transfer. The arm is super clean, working from a natural slot. Plenty of strength at 75 mph, downhill flight, with carry through the second base bag, with a pop time of 1.94-2.0, all throws on or close to bag. At the plate, simple setup, even feet, bat flat on back shoulder, shifts weight and hands into trigger/load. The lower half is under control, small leg kick, gaining ground. The swing is level through the zone, creating multiple line drives. Showed good at bats in game play. Will be one of the better players in the class of 2024.

Exit Velocity: 89 mph

Arm Velocity:75 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.59