Florida Prospect ID showcase analysis

September 21, 2015

By Rob Sidwell
Florida Scouting Director

Bradenton, Fl. --- The Florida Prospect ID Showcase was held this past weekend at the beautiful IMG Academy facility. The showcase brought in kids from all over the state of Florida. However, 2016 RHP/OF Tyler Mattes didn’t have to drive too far. He is from Cardinal Mooney HS right down the road in Sarasota, Florida. Tyler was very impressive in his showing Saturday and amazingly is still uncommitted. Tyler comes from a baseball background with his Uncle, Troy Mattes, having pitched for the Expos in the Major Leagues.

Tyler has a chance to be a good 2 way guy in college. He ran a 6.96, threw 87 from the outfield and had a 96 mph exit bat speed velocity. He is a 6-foot-1, 195 pound RHP/OF with a strong athletic body. Athletic actions in OF with a mechanically sound release. Has a loose live arm with good carry. Solid average ML arm. Fields through the ball with good footwork. Loose live bat with good strength and quickness in his hands. Shows good bat speed with present power. Has a good bat path with some lift in swing. Barrel stays in the zone. On the mound he had a loose live arm with an over hand slot. Fast ball has late life at 85-88 mph with good down tilt. The curve ball was a short tight breaker with ¾ rotation at 72-73 mph. The change up was 70-71 mph with good arm speed and same fast ball action. This, after having thrown from the outfield.

I’m not sure why he is still uncommitted, but if he continues to display what we saw this past weekend, he won’t be for long.