Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

1B
LHP

Matt
Cowan

Fredonia (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 155LBS
L/L • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Fredonia Bandits

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Best of Snapshot
Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
PitchAI
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/09/24
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/09/24
14.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
82
Exit Velocity (max)
7/05/23
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/09/24
301
Distance (max)
7/05/23
58
Sweet Spot %
3/09/24
Run
7.36
60
7/05/23
4.06
30-yd
7/05/23
1.76
10-yd
7/05/23
18.6
Run speed (max)
7/05/23
Defense
75
INF Velo
3/09/24
68
OF Velo
7/05/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

76
Velocity (max)
3/09/24
74 - 76
Velo Range
3/09/24
1684
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/22

Changeup

71 - 71
Velo Range
3/09/24
1444
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24

Curveball

62.3 - 64.4
Velo Range
3/09/24
1739
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24

Slider

65 - 66
Velo Range
3/09/24
1689
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.54
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
Infield Velocity
72.0
60 Yard Dash
8.04
Infield Velocity
59.0
Outfield Velocity
68.0
Power / Speed Score
9.6
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance
Mar 9, 2024
Position
7.54
60-yard
75
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Position
72
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Position
71
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Position
68
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Northeast Rising Stars
Mar 12, 2022
Position
8.04
60-yard
59
INF Velo
66
OF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
81.1
Exit Velocity Avg
72.7
Distance Max
283
Distance Avg
164
Launch Angle Avg
21.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.0
Exit Velocity Avg
70.0
Distance Max
301
Distance Avg
103
Launch Angle Avg
9.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
77.5
Exit Velocity Avg
69.0
Distance Max
238
Distance Avg
125
Launch Angle Avg
14.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.0
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
66
Distance (avg)
182
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.5
Exit Velocity (max)
70.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northeast Rising Stars
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.0
Exit Velocity (max)
66.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.2
Bat Speed Max
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
62.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
18.6
Bat Speed Max
63.3
Bat Speed Avg
59.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
18.1
Bat Speed Max
59.0
Bat Speed Avg
54.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
61.2
Bat Speed (max)
58.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
59.0
Bat Speed (max)
57.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Northeast Rising Stars
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
54.0
Bat Speed (max)
52.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1642
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1739
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1444
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1689
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1567
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1547
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1205
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
67.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
65.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1596
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
53.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1383
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
75.7
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,669
Spin Rate (max)
1,642
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.4
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 64.4
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,751
Spin Rate (max)
1,739
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.9
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 65.9
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,689
Spin Rate (max)
1,689
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.0
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 71.0
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,558
Spin Rate (max)
1,444
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.2
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,711
Spin Rate (max)
1,546
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
61.7
Velocity (max)
59.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,405
Spin Rate (max)
1,405
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.6
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 66.6
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,157
Spin Rate (max)
1,144
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.3
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,783
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.9
Velocity (max)
57.3 - 58.9
Velo Range
55.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,597
Spin Rate (max)
1,594
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.8
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 66.8
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,285
Spin Rate (max)
1,266
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
67.8
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 67.1
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,666
Spin Rate (max)
1,569
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
51.6
Velocity (max)
48.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,420
Spin Rate (max)
1,420
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Northeast Rising Stars
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 66.4
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,768
Spin Rate (max)
1,684
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
56.4
Velocity (max)
53.2 - 56.3
Velo Range
51.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,566
Spin Rate (max)
1,371
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.5
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance
Mar 9, 2024
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
62 - 64
CB
71 - 71
CH
65 - 66
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.81
30 Yard Dash
4.27
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance
Mar 9, 2024
Swift
7.54
60-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
2.01
RSi (max)
24.2
Jump Height (max)
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.36
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
7.70
60-yd
16.0
Run speed (max)
1.67
RSi (max)
1.67
RSi (avg)
923
Jump Power (max)
22.6
Jump Height (max)
22.4
Jump Height (avg)
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.79
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
1.59
RSi (max)
1.54
RSi (avg)
886
Jump Power (max)
21.9
Jump Height (max)
20.7
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
79.09
Edge Score
70.49
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Visual Skills
70.73
Edge Score
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Visual Skills
70.49
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

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Comments

7/05/23

Physical: 6-0, 150 pounds; Wiry, lean build. 7.36 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Extended take back of the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 82 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots.   INF - 72 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 70-73 MPH; arm side run. CB: 60-62 MPH; early action. CH: 66-67 MPH; maintains same plain.

2/05/23

Physical: 6-foot-0, 150 pounds; Long, slender build. 7.69 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 82 MPH via Trackman. Showed a high on-plane efficiency.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 71 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 70 MPH, while sitting 68-70 MPH; arm side run. CB: 57-59 MPH; 10-4 shape.  CH: 66-67 MPH; runs. Displayed arm side run on both the fastball and changeup, with command of all three pitches.


7/05/22

Physical: 5-foot-8, 135 pounds; Long, slight build. 7.79 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH via Trackman. Displayed line drives up the middle and efficient hands.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while showing active feet. Hands work through the ball while standing up during transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 68 MPH. Sets himself up well for the ball and displays an active lower half

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 67 MPH, while sitting 64-67 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 51 MPH; 12-6 shape. Good depth on the breaking ball and uses the FB effectively for swings and misses.

3/12/22

Physical: Lean, developing 5-foot-8, 135lb frame. 8.04 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: LHH. Tight armed start, as the lower half operated from a wider base, just outside the shoulders. Utilized a toe-tap stride to initiate the swing through a flat path towards a shallow two-handed finish. Some fly balls during the round, hitting the bottom of the target for a T74 mph bat-exit velocity, middle of the field approach. 

Defensively: The outfielder displayed solid reads off the bat with occasional downhill at the fielding window. Gathered off his right side, releasing quickly from a fast H ¾ slot (66 mph arm, accurate). Corner OF projection down the road.

Pitching: LHP. The southpaw pounded the zone with a repeatable delivery. Controls the rocker step, getting to a balanced stack position and finding the ground firmly with the front side. Shorter, whippy arm-action from a H ¾ slot. The FB ranged 65-67 mph showing heavy arm-side run, and mixed shorter 54-56 mph CB.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance
Mar 9, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)