Paul Mattei: OF/LHP, (2025) Norton, OH. 5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic physical frame. (51.9 mph bat speed average). (15.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a pre-loaded stance with a high tight load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a short uphill swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; had firm hands, smooth consistent footwork, and a fluid exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a very quick arm action. (Max spin 2060; Avg 2003).
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Paul Mattei: OF/LHP, (2025) Norton, OH. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. (57.7 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Has efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 79 mph; had a fluid exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.65. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 76-79 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 2091; Avg 2032). His 2/8 curveball (63-66) has slurvey action. He shows sinking action on his changeup (71-72).
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Paul Mattei: OF/LHP, (2025) Norton, OH. 5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic physical frame. (51.9 mph bat speed average). (15.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a pre-loaded stance with a high tight load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a short uphill swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; had firm hands, smooth consistent footwork, and a fluid exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a very quick arm action. (Max spin 2060; Avg 2003).
Paul Mattei: OF/LHP, (2025) Norton, OH. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 82 mph. (57.7 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Has efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 79 mph; had a fluid exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.65. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 76-79 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 2091; Avg 2032). His 2/8 curveball (63-66) has slurvey action. He shows sinking action on his changeup (71-72).