Matthew
Bettio

9.23.18
Morehead State recruit. Bettio has a strong and athletic frame at 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.03 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 86 MPH. At the plate, starts tall in an open stance. Hands begin in line with his back shoulder. Small stride. Pre-swing rhythm. Hands move directly backwards during his load. Slight bat wrap. Present barrel awareness, driving the ball to all fields. Took defensive reps in the outfield. Positional velo of 77 MPH. Fields the ball under control and uses a shuffle before making strong throws to the plate. On the mound, Bettio starts on the first base side of the rubber. Moves quickly through the beginning of his delivery before gathering himself at his leg kick. Long, loose arm action and a 3/4 arm slot. Slight uphill shoulder tilt. Throws with rhythm and tempo. Fastball topped at 84 MPH and sat 83-84 MPH. FB was located to all parts of the plate. Curveball was 64-67 MPH with occasional late downer action. Swing and miss potential with the CB.

 
Preseason All-State Showcase (February 11th, 2017)
Bettio has a strong, athletic build at 6-foot-2 195-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.32 seconds, recorded a 91 mph exit velocity. Offensively- starts in a tall, balanced stance with hands above shoulder. Load is started by a foot stride. Hands load back slightly. Shows some strength in torso and hips in swing, creating torque and lift on finish. Finishes in a tall, balanced position. Defensively- recorded throws from the OF that topped at 84 mph. Fields ball on outside of foot, carries momentum through throws from a high-3/4 slot with some armside run. Pitching- Fastball topped at 81 mph, sat mostly 79-80. Curveball showed 10/4 shape at 68-70 mph. Changeup had some armside fade at 77 mph. Slow, methodical delivery, tall balance point - then sinks into back knee as he drives down the mound. Lands square and tall, needs to get more extension over lead leg on finish.


Last Chance Open I.D. Showcase (November 5, 2016)
Bettio is physically built at 6-foot-1 195-pounds. Recorded the top Exit Velocity at the event at 87 mph and the top outfield velocity at 84 mph. Offensively- sets up with a slightly opened stance and weight evenly balanced. Tall, narrow set up.  Hands are above shoulder with bat flat and parallel with the ground. As pitch comes in, Bettio uses a a big stride and cocks hands up and back for a load. Gets deeper into a crouch as weight is shifted to back leg. Aggressive swing with average hand speed. Defensively- recorded throws up to 84 mph from outfield. Attacks ground balls with momentum heading toward home plate. Fields ball on outside of gloveside foot helping him maintain direction toward target as he goes to throw. Pitching- topped at 81 mph, sat mostly 79-80. Showed a small 10/4 breaking ball at 63-67 mph, and a changeup with some armside fade at 72-73. Slow delivery, drop and drive type pitcher when he gets to balance point. True 3/4 arm slot with a long arm action. Can get more velocity and extension if he can finish over front leg. Finishes pitches standing up instead of out front or with backside following through, cuts himself off. Simple fix with stride length and added lower body strength. Interesting prospect with some projectability.