78.8
Velocity (max)
2/27/22
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
1B
Matthew
Whiteman
Romeo (HS) • MI
6' 3" • 217LBS
R/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: South Oakland A's
6' 3" • 217LBS
R/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: South Oakland A's
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
77.5 - 78.6
Velo Range
2/27/22
1818
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22
Changeup
64.8 - 74
Velo Range
2/14/21
1541
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/21
Curveball
61.3 - 65.8
Velo Range
2/14/21
1820
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/27/22
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/27/22
303
Distance (max)
7/15/20
50
Sweet Spot %
7/15/20
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/15/20
66
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/21
12.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.93
60
2/27/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
2/27/22
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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)
7.93
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.
11.4
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.34
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
9.9
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
109
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
219
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
92
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.2
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.
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.5
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
92
Distance (avg)
219
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects
Jul 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
72.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.4
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.
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects
Jul 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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).
1818
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.
23.3
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).
63.1
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).
1820
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).
69.1
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).
1534
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
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).
1806
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.
24.5
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).
63.4
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).
1489
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).
69.4
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).
1541
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).
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 78.6
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,818
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.4
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 63.4
Velo Range
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,820
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 70.5
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,587
Spin Rate (max)
1,534
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.6
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,890
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 65.8
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,624
Spin Rate (max)
1,489
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.0
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 74.0
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,664
Spin Rate (max)
1,541
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Fastball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
53.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.5
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Notes
News
- 2022 Eastern Preseason All-State Showcase - Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- Results From 2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 28, 2022
- Results From 2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 15, 2021
- 2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 18, 2020
- Results From 2020 Eastern Michigan Rising Prospects - Jul 16, 2020
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Player Spotlight
Matthew Whiteman: LHP/1B, (2024) Romeo, MI. 6-foot-1, 197-pound. During batting practice, Whiteman's best exit velocity was 85 mph. Bat speed was some, showed a long swing plane and high finish. During the round he showed some loud contact. Line drive approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 75 mph. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Used some effort in his delivery. Falling off shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Changeup (64-66 mph).Threw his fastball 73-74 mph and topped out at 75 mph; had arm side command and running action. Throws a 1/7 curveball (61-64) with late action and low in the zone control.
Scout Evaluation
Matthew Whiteman, Romeo, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 197-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Some bat speed. High finish, long swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 74.80 mph. 63.15 mph bat speed average. 18.71 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Some effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T75. 73-74 mph. (Max spin 1890; Avg 1806). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 61-64 mph. Low in the zone control, late action, 1/7 shape.
CH: 64-66 mph.
Matthew Whiteman: LHP/1B, (2024) Romeo, MI. 5-foot-11, 172-pound. During batting practice, Whiteman clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 62 mph. Recorded a time of 8.34 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 67-68 mph and topped out at 68 mph. Curveball (53-54 mph), changeup (55-56 mph).