24
Hand Speed (max)
6/22/21
CLASS OF 2022
2B
OF
Matthew
Thompson
Northwood University
Alpena (HS) • MI
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Arsenal Baseball
Alpena (HS) • MI
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Arsenal Baseball
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
-
Hard Hit %
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.42
60
6/22/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
6/22/21
82
OF Velo
8/03/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
-
Velocity (max)
68 - 70
Velo Range
6/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
63 - 64
Velo Range
6/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
59 - 60
Velo Range
6/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
358
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.2
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.
2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
358
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.7
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.
2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games - Aug 6, 2021
- Results From 2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 24, 2021
- 6/18-6/21 Western Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Northern Michigan Dogmen - Complete Evaluations - Mar 1, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Northern Michigan Dogmen - Feb 10, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day Spotlight: Northern Michigan Dogmen - Jan 29, 2020
- 2018 Central Michigan Showcase - Top Performers - Jul 8, 2018
- Results from Michigan's 2018 Central Michigan Showcase - Jul 6, 2018
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Player Spotlight
Matthew Thompson: 2B/OF, (2022) Alpena, MI. Northwood University Commit, 5-foot-9, 175-pound. Smooth during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 93 mph. (69.91 mph bat speed average). (22.12 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Upward swing plane. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 78 mph; had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 82 mph; has a clean fluid exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.56. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Matthew Thompson, Alpena, 2022, MI
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Smooth. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 83.86 mph. 69.91 mph bat speed average. 22.12 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean fluid exchange. Solid. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 82 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.56 (60-yard).
Player Spotlight
Matthew Thompson: 2B/OF, (2022) Alpena, MI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound. Smooth in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. (69.49 mph bat speed average). (21.68 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was explosive, and had an uphill swing plane. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Pull side approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 79 mph; has athletic feet, firm hands, and a fluid clean exchange. Smooth in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 79 mph; had a quick clean exchange, smooth consistent footwork, and soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. Recorded a time of 7.42 in the 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Matthew Thompson, Alpena, 2022, MI
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Smooth. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap. Explosive bat speed. Pull side approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 86.93 mph. 69.49 mph bat speed average. 21.68 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, athletic footwork, fluid clean exchange. Solid. (OF) Soft hands, smooth consistent footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth. Fielded the ball one hand with athletic movement laterally.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. 79 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.42 (60-yard).
Hitting: At the plates has a small crouch with his bat over his back shoulder. Small front leg motion during the clean hand load cleared space to get his barrel through the phone. Produced line drives with some lift up the middle.
Fielding: In the outfield opens his hips quickly getting around the baseball. Fields off of his left leg taking a small stutter step and throwing with some tail over the top.