Mathis
Newman

9/22/13
6-foot-0, 185 pounds with an average frame.  Shows ability to be a two way guy at the next level.  Ran a 4.64 home to first time.  In the outfield, he plays well through the ball, allowing him to create good pace on his throws.  Reached a top arm velocity of 85 mph from the outfield.  At the plate, he uses a smooth left-handed stroke, with a short stride.  Was a little pull happy in batting practice, but showed ability to drive the ball to all fields in game action.  Reached a top exit velocity of 78 mph off the tee.  On the mound, Newman throws from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action. Smooth delivery with easy effort.  Offers an 80-82 mph fastball that shows some late life in the zone.  He mixed in a 66-69 mph curveball that featured near 12/6 action.  He also occasionally used a 67 mph changeup that he threw at near fastball arm speed.

8/10/13
6-foot, 185-pound two-way prospect with athletic build. Defensively, he shows potential from the outfield. Throws with short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 84 mph with accuracy. Will improve as crow hop is enhanced. Corner type guy at this stage. Offensively, he hits from the left side. Uses a balanced, athletic stance. Bars his arm a bit in his load. Good use of his lower half. Showed some quickness in his bat speed. Takes slight uphill path to the ball. Registered top exit velocity of 83 mph off the bat. Ran a 4.57 out of the box. On the mound, the righty uses a big leg kick. Throws through high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 80-83 mph. Breaking ball showed 11/5 break down in the zone at 66-69 mph. Also used a 66-69 mph changeup.