87.1
Velocity (max)
12/12/20
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
SS
Matthew
Hoover
Western Michigan
Buchanan (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: Landsharks
Buchanan (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: Landsharks
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86.3 - 87.1
Velo Range
12/12/20
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
12/12/20
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
1/30/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
71 - 74
Velo Range
12/12/20
2315
Spin Rate (avg)
12/12/20
Slider
74 - 77
Velo Range
12/12/20
2162
Spin Rate (avg)
12/12/20
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.24
60
6/16/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
6/16/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
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.
Summer Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
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).
2089
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.
24.8
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).
67.5
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).
2015
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).
77.3
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).
1602
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
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).
2188
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.
25.2
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).
71.8
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).
2315
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).
75.1
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).
1612
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).
75.3
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).
2162
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).
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 85.4
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,111
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 68.6
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,915
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 86.3
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,230
Spin Rate (max)
2,176
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 71.5
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,308
Spin Rate (max)
2,248
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.3
Velocity (max)
1,602
Spin Rate (max)
1,602
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 12, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
87.1
Velocity (max)
86.3 - 87.1
Velo Range
2,229
Spin Rate (max)
2,188
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.0
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.7
Velo Range
2,358
Spin Rate (max)
2,315
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.5
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 76.5
Velo Range
2,352
Spin Rate (max)
2,162
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 76.6
Velo Range
1,636
Spin Rate (max)
1,612
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
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)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Michigan ProCase - Mar 8, 2021
- Results From 2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 1, 2021
- Results From 2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games - Oct 12, 2020
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials - Complete Evaluations - Nov 25, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials and Western Upperclass Showcase - Top Performers - Nov 12, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials and Western Upperclass Showcase - Sneak Peek - Nov 12, 2019
- Results from 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials - Nov 11, 2019
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Player Spotlight
Matthew Hoover: RHP/SS, (2022) Buchanan, MI. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. Smooth on the mound, showing electric arm speed he used a short arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Uphill shoulders and a tall balance point. Shows a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph with a max of 85 mph; had consistent control and running action with tight movement. Threw a 12/6 curveball (65-68) with occasional command and early action. Had glove side command and late action on his tight slider .
Scout Evaluation
Matthew Hoover, Buchanan, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound .
Pitching: Smooth. Drop-and-drive delivery, decent effort. Over-the-top arm angle, electric arm speed, short arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a falling off finish.
FB: T85. 83-84 mph. (Max spin 2111; Avg 2012). Consistent accuracy, running action, tight movement.
CB: 65-68 mph. Occasional control, early action, 12/6 shape.
SL: Glove side control, late action, tight movement.
5-foot-10, 165 pound right-hander sat 86-87 during his bullpen session with an average of 2188 RPM. Slider sat 74-77 with 11/5 tilt and an average of 2300+RPM. Shows rhythm with a high balance point in the delivery. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, quick arm speed.
Hitting: Sets up with a narrow stance at the plate showing hand motion to gain rhythm. Small toe tap load and fast hands. Produced line drives. Crushed line drives to all fields.