20.4
Hand Speed (max)
8/16/25
CLASS OF 2029
OF
RHP
Thomas
Matthews
Ashley Ridge (HS) • SC
5' 11" • 170LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Canes South Scout
5' 11" • 170LBSR/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Canes South Scout
Rankings
2029 National
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Best Of Stats
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/16/25
8.7
Rot. Acc (max)
8/16/25
50
Hard Hit %
6/02/26
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/02/26
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/02/26
327
Distance (max)
6/02/26
60
Sweet Spot %
6/02/26
7.54
60-yd
8/16/25
4.11
30-yd
8/16/25
1.71
10-yd
8/16/25
17.9
Run speed (max)
8/16/25
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
6/02/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
6/02/26
75.9 - 79.2
Velo Range
6/02/26
1822
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/26
Changeup
66 - 69
Velo Range
6/02/26
1661
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/26
Slider
65 - 70
Velo Range
6/02/26
1814
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/26
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.4722
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.2955
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Team South Carolina Trials: Charleston (2027-2029s)
Jun 2, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: SC Lowcountry
Oct 30, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Columbia Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1822
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1661
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1814
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Team South Carolina Trials: Charleston (2027-2029s)
Jun 2, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 79.2
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,984
Spin Rate (max)
1,822
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
69.8
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 69.8
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,909
Spin Rate (max)
1,814
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.4
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.9
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,711
Spin Rate (max)
1,661
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.54
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Team South Carolina Trials: Charleston (2027-2029s)
Jun 2, 2026
Vald
1.73
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.58
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
0.58
RSI (max)
16.2
Jump Height (max)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 16, 2025
Vald
1.71
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.54
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
1.32
RSI (max)
18.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Pitcher Scouting Reports - Jun 30, 2026
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Position Player Scouting Reports - Jun 29, 2026
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Superlatives - Pitchers - Jun 19, 2026
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Superlatives - Position Players - Jun 18, 2026
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Jun 17, 2026
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Jun 16, 2026
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jun 15, 2026
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2026: Statistical Analysis - Jun 8, 2026
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: SC Lowcountry Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Nov 6, 2025
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: SC Lowcountry Trackman Hitting Leaders - Nov 4, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Outfielders Scouting Reports - Sep 15, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Blast Motion Leaders - Aug 22, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Aug 21, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Data Dive - Aug 20, 2025
- Columbia Rising Stars ID 2025: Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Jul 11, 2025
- Columbia Rising Stars ID 2025: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jul 8, 2025
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Physical
2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Slow leg lift but quick down the mound, controlled well
Arm Action: RH. Quick, snappy action from low 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 76-79 mph. Shows some life, plays best down in zone T1984, 1822 average rpm.
SL: 65-70 mph. Sharp, sweepy action, plays best to RHH T1909, 1814 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Lot of depth and run, plays really well below the zone T1711, 1661 average rpm.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Taller setup, slow and gradual load with a toe tap small bat waggle. Average bat speed that stays compact through the zone with a long follow through.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 327' max distance. Good pullside power, better contact to the opposite field.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Whippy action with a powerful pulldown, average arm speed.
Defense: Quick and controlled to every ball, solid defender overall.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 16.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean, wirey build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup. Double taps front foot during load. Level path through the zone. 62.9 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Average arm strength with short action from 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Moves well through the ball and fields out infront.
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.90 max vertical.