86
Velocity (max)
3/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
RHP
Matt
Higgins
Milton Academy (HS) • MA
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Northeast Lions
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Northeast Lions
Rankings
2024 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 86
Velo Range
3/19/23
2350
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/23
Changeup
70 - 72
Velo Range
6/20/23
1351
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Curveball
71 - 71
Velo Range
6/20/23
2035
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Slider
74 - 78
Velo Range
3/19/23
2135
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/23
94
Exit Velocity (max)
3/19/23
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/19/23
364
Distance (max)
3/19/23
40
Sweet Spot %
3/19/23
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/19/23
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/19/23
20.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.79
60
3/19/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Positional Tools
2023
Sign in to view rankings 
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.79
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.
12.1
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
364
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
364
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
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).
2085
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.
25.3
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).
70.5
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).
2035
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).
70.9
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).
1351
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).
72.2
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).
2055
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).
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.5
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
2,020
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,035
Spin Rate (max)
2,035
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
72.1
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.9
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,159
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.5
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,351
Spin Rate (max)
1,351
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
84.7 - 85.5
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,413
Spin Rate (max)
2,350
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
77.5
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 77.2
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,396
Spin Rate (max)
2,135
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
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Swift
0.71
RSi (max)
0.71
RSi (avg)
1,477
Jump Power (max)
24.3
Jump Height (max)
24.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 22, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 22, 2023
- 2023 New England Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 New England Top Prospect Games - Jun 21, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 21, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Quick Hits - Mar 21, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Mar 20, 2023
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Matt Higgins: RHP/RHP, (2024) Milton Academy, MA. 6-foot-2, 180-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and projectable on the mound, showed developing quick arm speed, he had a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Has in line shoulder with an consistent balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-82 mph with a max of 83 mph; had control arm side in the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2190; Avg 2020). His curveball (71-71) shows glove side around the zone control and sweeping action. (Max spin 2034; Avg 2034). His changeup (70-72) has gradual fading action and arm side around the zone command. Had glove side around the zone command and slurvey tight action on his slider (70-72). (Max spin 2159; Avg 2024).
Matthew Higgins: RHP, (2024) Milton Academy, MA. 6-foot-2, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and projectable during batting practice, the switch hitter displayed an exit velocity of 94 mph, 2nd Best EV of the day. (68.7 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Had an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.79. Above average projectable on the mound, had a quick loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 85-86 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2413; Avg 2349). Has glove side around the zone control and plus slurvey action on his tight slider (74-78). (Max spin 2396; Avg 2135).