Matthew
Gale Jr

5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting outfielder. The approach in the outfield was under control and athletic, throwing 83 mph. The bat had an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup at the plate was athletic in base with the front foot slightly open to start. The front leg is lifted for timing and the approach is middle of the field. On the mound, the fastball was 80-81 mph with minimal arm side run to it. The slider is 65-66 mph and big in shape. The changeup was 72-73 mph with minimal fade to it.

5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder and left-handed pitcher. He ran a 7.68 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is under control and appropriate. He threw 79 mph from right field to the plate at the event. The glove is reliable. The bat has an exit velocity of 88 mph. The setup is wide in base with the front foot open to begin. The front foot closes down as the ball approaches. The bat has a small amount of bat wrap to it as it gets launched. The swing is flat to contact. On the mound, the fastball sat 76-78 mph with arm side run to it. The spin pitch is solid in shape, sitting 68-70 mph with minimal depth to it. The changeup is a work in progress, sitting 72-73 mph. The delivery is repeated, solid in tempo and the arm works at a 3/4 slot.

5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder and left-handed pitcher. The approach in the outfield is under control and appropriate, throwing 74 mph from the outfield to the plate. The bat has an exit velocity of 83 mph as strength gains are warranted in the coming years. The setup is athletic and the front foot gains ground as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is uphill to contact. On the mound, the fastball sat 73-74 mph with arm side run. The spin pitch was 66-68 mph and big in shape. The changeup was 68-69 mph with minimal movement. The delivery is under control and repeated. The arm works free and clean.

Matthew Gale Jr: OF/LHP, (2027) Shepherd Hill Regional High, MA. 5-foot-10, 135-pound slim frame. Capable during batting practice, the hitter had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. Begins in an open narrow stance with a long load, then uses a closed small stride. Bat speed was developing, and used a long swing plane. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 77 mph; had developing hands, developing footwork, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Balance point is tall with in line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-71 mph; shows running action and sporadic command. (Max spin 1903; Avg 1825). Had glove side command and slurvey action on his curveball (63-64). (Max spin 1742; Avg 1668). Shows slurvey action and glove side control on his cutter (65-66).