Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All-State (2021) Spotlight: C Ty Mathews


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director



The annual Invite Only Preseason All-State Showcase for the top 2021 prospects is coming up Saturday February 29th at Roundtripper Sports Academy in Westfield, IN. Leading up to the event we will highlight some of the top prospects to be in attendance.

Ty Mathews

Class of 2021 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Brownsburg
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Expos-National
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 187lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(06/11/19)
83 - 84
FB
(02/23/19)
75 - 79
CH
(02/23/19)
75 - 77
SL
(02/23/19)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
81 - 83
SL
73 - 77
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
83 - 84
SL
72 - 75
Position
7.06
60-yard
(07/31/19)
1.97 - 2.07
Pop Time
(06/23/20)
79
C Velo
(02/29/20)
94
Exit Velo
(06/23/20)
Position
60-yard
7.07
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.07
C Velo
79
Exit Velo
94
Position
60-yard
7.17
Pop Time
1.99 - 2.01
C Velo
79
Exit Velo
91
Position
60-yard
7.06
Pop Time
2.18 - 2.3
C Velo
75
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.42
Pop Time
2.05 - 2.11
C Velo
78
Exit Velo
85
Position
60-yard
7.41
Pop Time
2.03 - 2.15
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
89
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
257
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
343
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.9
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
343
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/23/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/23/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.5
Bat Speed (max)
77.2
Bat Speed (avg)
71.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

6/11/19: 6-foot-2, 190-pound C / RHP. At the plate, starts with feet even, slight bend in knees and hands even with his head; uses a high elbow to generate power; uses rhythm in his hands. Gets off his back foot well; has a high, one-handed finish; 85 mph exit velocity. At catcher, shows some raw actions; has a clean transfer; feet are consistent; 2.05-2.11 pop time. Successfully put the ball on the bag; sometimes falls towards third base; 78 mph position velocity. On the mound, has a short arm action; uses high leg kick to generate power; stays on top of ball well; locates pitches low in the zone; 83-84 mph FB with a max of 86. Has depth on off speed when he stays on top of the ball; can locate all pitches for strikes; 72-75 mph SL. Recorded a 60 time of 7.42.


2/23/2019: Ty Mathews, C/RHP, Brownsburg HS, 2021, 6 foot, 185 pounds, starts wide at the plate and uses short move forward to separate. Has bat speed as he recorded an exit velo of 89 mph. Swing works flat in zone creating line drives. Recorded pop times of 2.03-2.15 and threw 74 mph from the crouch. Showed some arm strength on the mound with a fastball sitting 83-84, Slider that sat 75-77, and a Changeup that sat 75-79. There is more in the tank as well as Ty shows good arm action with minimal effort. He’s a bit raw still, but has an interesting combination of bat speed and arm speed.

12/16/17:  5-foot-11, 155 pound catcher has a tall, balanced setup in the batters box.  Short stride as hands load back.  Choppy rhythm.  Average bat speed.  Uses all fields.  High exit velocity of 81mph.  Defensively, he has an upright setup with short arm circle.  Quick transfer, long footwork.  Throws topped 72mph.  Strong arm for age.  Pop times ranged 2.12-2.22.


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