Matt
Jones

Matt Jones: Jim Hill High School, Class of 2020; 5-foot-9, 160-pound; OF/RHP. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. Begins in balanced stance with a wrapping load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Bat speed is electric, uses a short swing plane and a high finish. Showed a line drive approach in his path. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph.  Showed a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.19. On the mound, his fastball was 74-74 mph. His curveball (65-65 mph) had the most depth when he located it down by the hitter’s knees.

Great athletic ability with solid footwork in both the IF and OF.  Has a quick transfer and release at both positions. Has an explosive lower half with above average bat speed and a short bat path allowing him to hit line drives to all fields.

Athletic, soft hands, quick, good arm. 

11/18/18 Athletic 5-foot-6, 150-pound frame. Right-handed hitter starting from tall setup with a loose relaxed rhythm in hand. Slight step back before loading with hanging leg lift, lands balanced with short stride. Short, direct path with whippy uphill finish through the zone that produced an exit velocity 79 mph. Defender with smooth footwork and receptive hands out front working into clean exchanges and high-3/4 release, recorded an infield positional velocity of 75 mph and 78 mph outfield velocity. Ran a 7.20 60-yard dash. Right-handed pitcher throwing from high-¾ release with fluid rhythm and regular effort in delivery. Level shoulders as he works downhill with in-line direction, landing square and finishing athletically. Fastball was thrown around the zone at 65-70 mph. Breaking ball showed early 11/5 shape at 55-58 mph.

7/17/18 Currently ranked No. 105 in Mississippi’s 2020 class. Average 5-foot-7, 150-pound frame with room to add strength. Showed athleticism for age running a 7.1 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter hits from balanced setup, works backwards in load with simple shift of weight, and high leg lift. Line-drive contact with short path to contact, produced an exit velocity of 79 mph. Outfielder with average hands, solid footwork, clean exchanges while fielding balls out front and working through athletically. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy, produced a positional velocity of 76 mph.

6/5/18 Athletic 5-foot-6, 150-pound frame. Right-handed hitter starting from tall setup with a loose relaxed rhythm in hand. Slight step back before loading with hanging leg lift, lands balanced with short stride. Short, direct path with whippy uphill finish through the zone that produced an exit velocity 76 mph. Defender with smooth footwork and receptive hands out front working into clean exchanges and high-3/4 release, recording an outfield positional velocity of 74 mph and an infield positional velocity of 76 mph. Catcher that gives big target out front with receptive hands, high setup and directional footwork. Quick, clean exchanges with short in high-3/4 release that produced a positional velocity 70 mph and pop times ranging 1.9-2.0 seconds. Ran a 7.5 60-yard dash. Right-handed pitcher throwing from high-¾ release with fluid rhythm and regular effort in delivery. Level shoulders as he works downhill with in-line direction, landing square and finishing athletically. Fastball was thrown around the zone at 72-75 mph. Breaking ball showed early 11/5 shape at 58-59 mph while change had slight fading action at 69-71 mph.