CLASS OF 2018
RHP
OF
Matthew
Helwig
Wisconsin-Parkside
Lincoln-Way Central (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 24yr 2mo
Travel Team: Prospect Exposure
Lincoln-Way Central (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 24yr 2mo
Travel Team: Prospect Exposure
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News
- Lincoln-Way Central Rallies Late, Defeats Naperville Central - Mar 28, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: RHP Analysis - Oct 26, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: Outfield Analysis - Oct 25, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: Statistical Analysis - Oct 10, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 9, 2017
- Top Prospect Games - St. Louis: Outfield Analysis - Jul 6, 2017
- Top Prospect - St. Louis: Statistical Analysis - Jun 10, 2017
- Class of 2018 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 3, 2016
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6.6.17 - 5-foot-10, 170-pound, athletic, high-waisted, lean two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Tall and fall delivery, unorthodox rhythm, works slightly across body, finishes athletically. Fastball, flashed run, 82-85 mph, topped out at 86. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action, 72-74. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, occasional fade, 74-77. Defensively, long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, some accuracy, above average carry, stays behind the ball, 87 mph from the outfield. Offensively, tall setup, long stride, maintains balance. Gap-to-gap ability, loose hands, uphill barrel path, 84 mph exit velocity. Ran a 4.76 home to first.
2.20.17 - 5-foot-10, 170-pound, two-way player. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, stays in line, athletic finish. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high ¾ angle. Fastball, works mostly straight, sat 82-85 mph. Curveball, has feel, 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, 69-71 mph. Changeup, thrown for strikes, maintains arm speed, sink action, 76-77 mph. Knuckle, 73-75 mph. Offensively, right-handed hitter, flashed bat speed, looseness in swing, long bat path. Exit velocity registered at 84 mph from a tee. Hits from an open setup with a long stride. Defensively, has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws flashed accuracy and carry, clocked at 86 mph across the diamond. 7.29 runner in the laser-timed 60.
10.16.16 - 5-foot-10, 170-pound two-way player. Right-handed hitter, tall setup, short stride, stays balanced. Handsy swing, short path, lacked extension, 82 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm action is loose, high ¾ slot and accurate across the diamond, 79 mph. 7.28 runner in the 60. On the mound works from a tall and fall delivery, regular effort, slower tempo. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot. Fastball has slight run, 78-81 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 68-70 mph. Changeup has arm side action, better out of the stretch, near fastball arm action, 70-72 mph. Knuckleball has some floating action, 68-70 mph.