Matthew
Gomez Jr

5-foot-7, 150-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder and outfielder. He ran a 6.88 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield was athletic, throwing 86 mph. The approach in the infield was very good as he moved through the baseball, showing soft hands. The arm is clean, throwing 78 mph. The bat had an exit velocity of 93 mph. The setup at the dish was even in base with the front foot open to start. The hands work loosely with the bat and he creates plus bat speed. On the mound, the fastball sat 80-81 mph with arm side run to it. The breaking pitch was a breaking ball, sitting 70-71 mph. The changeup was 74-75 and showed fade action to it. The delivery was repeated and the arm works free and quick.

Matthew Gomez Jr: 2B/OF, (2027) Bishop Hendricken, RI. 130-pound athletic proportional frame. Above average projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (67.9 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is above average, displays a loose upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 80 mph. Above average projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 77 mph; showed soft hands, a clean fluid exchange, and athletic smooth feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.2 at the event. 

Exit Velocity: 84 mph

Arm Velocity: 77 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.2

 

Matthew Gomez Jr: 2B/OF, (2027) Bishop Hendricken, RI. 5-foot-5, 130-pound athletic frame. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, has a simple swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Had some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Solid capable In the infield, shows soft sure hands, smooth consistent feet, and a quick exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used uninterrupted slot with a short consistent arm action.