Matthew
Thomas

2.11.17:  Thomas is 6-0 with an athletic frame, he hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, short leg kick stride on line, loads down and back, good rhythm. Good hips and good balance to swing. Short, level line drive swing with a quick bat and extension through the ball, exit velocity was 88. Showed good approach, working middle of the field, power potential. Behind the plate, clean quick exchange, throws from high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, catcher velocity was 74 and pop times were 2.04-2.18. Sways well, good receiver with firm sticks and soft hands.

9.23.15: Thomas has an athletic 5-11 frame. He hits from the right side and has a tall stance. Thomas has a smooth back load and a slight leg kick stride. He has an explosive lower half and excellent balance throughout his swing to go with good bat speed. He is short to ball and gets good extension through it with a gap to gap approach and power potential. He had an exit velocity of 81. Behind the plate, Thomas has good hands and throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a quick arm action and a positional velocity of 72. His exchange was a bit slow and his 2.16-2.18 pop times should improve significantly when he speeds it up.

2/15/15:  Hit from a tall/athletic stance that was balanced and slightly open.  Smooth load back.  Short stride with a leg kick.  Utilized a small tap step.  Took a great approach during the round and had a good rhythm that was sometimes early.  Bat path was short.  Line drive stroke that will be gap-gap.  Had good hands.  Had an Exit Velocity of 73 mph.  Behind the plate, threw from a high ¾ arm slot with short, loose arm action.  Throws were accurate and had carry.  Feet were very quick.  Very athletic in stance.  Moved well.  Footwork was clean and fluid.  Hands were soft and very fast.  Stayed down and gained ground to base.  Good stance.  Pop times were 2.16-2.25.  Positional Velocity of 72 mph.