Player Spotlight 

Zachary Mathews: C/RHP, (2023) West Bloomfield, MI. 6-foot, 175-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 80 mph. 

Scout Evaluation 

Zachary Mathews, West Bloomfield, 2023, MI

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 175-pound.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 73.6 mph.

Arm: 80 mph catcher velocity. 

Pitching: On the mound a high waist RHP moves swiftly to his balance point throwing showing a short arm action 3/4 arm angle. Worked the lower half of the zone while attacking the hitter. 12/6 break on the curve with a gradual break. 

11/9/19

Pitching: Works from the stretch keeping his throwing arm back hiding the ball well. Works the strike zone 66-68 mph. Has a short arm angle while throwing downhill. Curve sat 56-57 mph. Young prospect with room for continued growth. 

Hitting: At the plate has a closed stance with a crouch. Works downward to his load position swinging with two hands. Contact approach working the pull side.