Prep Baseball Report

Top Prospect Games Player Preview: Matt Olovich





By Phil Wade

Indiana Executive Director

 

On  June 21-22 we are hosting the fourth annual Top Prospect Games at Grand Park in Westfield, IN. 

Indiana's Top Prospect Game has established itself a premier event each summer, and is the largest scouted baseball event in the state.  

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matt olovich

High School: Guerin Catholic
Class: 2017
Position: SS/3B/OF
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
B/T: R/R
State Rank: 78

Scouting Report: 2/20/16- 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, ran a 7.28-60 (7.15 at a previous event) and was 86 (91 at a previous event) from the OF.  Long, loose high ¾ arm action with some carry and accuracy. Gets down hill on his throws.  Sure hands in the field. 84 across the diamond from SS.  Offensively, hits from a balanced setup.  Smooth load, short stride.  Good use of the lower half with good balance.  Appears to have added strength. Above average bat speed.  Short, level path, gets to extension.  Line drive hitter with fluid rhythm.  High exit velocity of 91 mph. 

Video of Olovich- 2/20/16, Preseason All-State