Top Performer Spotlight: 2019 RHP/OF Matthew Bettio (Montville HS, NJ)
November 14, 2016
TJ Hunt
New Jersey Scouting Director
Name: Matthew Bettio
School: Montville
Position: RHP/OF
Class: 2019
Rank: 46
Stats
Max FB: 80
FB: 79-80
CB: 63-67
CH: 72-73
OF Velocity: 84
Exit Velocity: 87
Scouting Report
Last Chance Open I.D. Showcase (November 5, 2016)
Bettio is physically built at 6-foot-1 195-pounds. Recorded the top Exit Velocity at the event at 87 mph and the top outfield velocity at 84 mph. Offensively- sets up with a slightly opened stance and weight evenly balanced. Tall, narrow set up. Hands are above shoulder with bat flat and parallel with the ground. As pitch comes in, Bettio uses a a big stride and cocks hands up and back for a load. Gets deeper into a crouch as weight is shifted to back leg. Aggressive swing with average hand speed. Defensively- recorded throws up to 84 mph from outfield. Attacks ground balls with momentum heading toward home plate. Fields ball on outside of gloveside foot helping him maintain direction toward target as he goes to throw. Pitching- topped at 81 mph, sat mostly 79-80. Showed a small 10/4 breaking ball at 63-67 mph, and a changeup with some armside fade at 72-73. Slow delivery, drop and drive type pitcher when he gets to balance point. True 3/4 arm slot with a long arm action. Can get more velocity and extension if he can finish over front leg. Finishes pitches standing up instead of out front or with backside following through, cuts himself off. Simple fix with stride length and added lower body strength. Interesting prospect with some projectability.
