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2015 Team Preview: Mattawan



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By Brent Alwine and Dylan Hefflinger
Michigan Scouting Director and Editor in Chief/Scout

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2015 Team Preview: Mattawan

School Name: Mattawan
Coaches Name/Record: Cory DeGroote, 175-143 (220-155 Career)
2014 Record: 17-19
Conference: Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference (West)
Conference Record/Finish: 7-7, 5th
Division Level: I

Postseason Accomplishments:

  • 2 District Titles

Key Players Lost From 2014:

  • Tyler Dundore, C, Grand Valley - Great kid with a great work ethic

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/2

Strengths of Team:

  • Defense
  • Great senior leadership

Weaknesses of Team:

  • Pitching depth

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • CJ Huntley, IF, 6-foot-3, 210-pounds, R/R. Tremendous upside who has signed to play at Indiana State University but is getting some looks by some MLB teams. Ranked 12th in class.
  • Max Reed, 1B, 6-foot-3, 205-pounds, R/R. Quiet kid with some power at the plate. Surprisingly athletic in the field with good hands at 1B.
  • Evan Koning, RHP/3B, 5-foot-10, 180-pounds, R/R. Solid two-way prospect.

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Mitchell Dundore, 2B, R/R. Quick kid with a good glove and tremendous range at 2B. Tough, dual sport hockey kid who had a great sophomore campaign last year. Look for big things from him this year.Ranked 139th in class.
  • Lachlan Sawall, MIF/C, 5-11, 150-pounds, R/R. Ranked 146th in class. 

Top Prospects in Class of 2017:

Top Prospects in Class of 2018:

  • Brady Neel, C/OF/1B, 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, R/R. Big strong kid for his age. Probably one of the best 9th graders in SW Michigan.

Notable College/MLB Alumni:

  • Joel DeVisser
  • Kasey Kearcher
  • Zack Laupp

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