Matt
Burke

07.25.17
Presbyterian commit.  Athletic 6-foot, 175 pounder with a quick twitch nature.  Left handed hitter works from a balanced position with a smooth load back and short stride.  Good balance from above average bat speed that works level through the zone.  Occasionally long, the path is set to remain flat.  Decent head posture and strong hands.  Exit velocity peaked at 86.  Some swing and miss tendency in game.  Ran a 4.50 down the line.  Defensively, cautious to the ball, receiving it deep.  Clean exchanges work to the release point with quickness.  Athletic arm swing to a high-3/4 slot show carry and accuracy at 87 mph out of the hand.

Intriguing on the bump as the slider has out-pitch potential.  Stretch only, slightly closed to the line at the set.  Elbow loads the arm swing, working slightly above the shoulder line.  Good arm speed gets to a high-3/4 slot with some effort.  Fastball is around the zone at 80-83.  Slider is late and sharp at 71-73 with good hand speed.  Showed feel for a “get-me-over” and a put away slider.  Better slider has depth with late 1/7 tilt.