85
Exit Velocity (max)
12/05/20
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
Matthew
Gross
UNC Asheville
Marvin Ridge (HS) • NC
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: SBA
Marvin Ridge (HS) • NC
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: SBA
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/16/20
292
Distance (max)
7/16/20
100
Sweet Spot %
7/16/20
7.17
60
12/05/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
12/05/20
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
11/03/19
2.25 - 2.40
Pop Time
11/03/19
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
8/27/21
84 - 86
Velo Range
8/27/21
1746
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/20
Changeup
76 - 78
Velo Range
6/20/20
1395
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/20
Curveball
71 - 72
Velo Range
8/27/21
2013
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/20
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.05
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.40
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.0
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Top Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Charlotte MegaStar Scout Day
Jun 20, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1746
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2013
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1395
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Charlotte MegaStar Scout Day
Jun 20, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 83.0
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,961
Spin Rate (max)
1,746
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 67.2
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,069
Spin Rate (max)
2,013
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.6
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.4
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,458
Spin Rate (max)
1,395
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- P27 Scout Blogs - Apr 26, 2022
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- Statistical Leaders: SBA Summer Org Workout - Sep 1, 2021
- SBA Workout: Quick Hitters-Position Players - Dec 11, 2020
- Statistical Analysis: SBA Fall Workout - Dec 10, 2020
- Player Evals: Team 1 - Top Underclass Games - Sep 14, 2020
- Charlotte MegaStars Scout Day: Pitcher & Dual Player Analysis - Jul 27, 2020
- Quick Hitters: 2020 Top Underclass Games - Position Players - Jul 21, 2020
- Statistical Analysis: 2020 Top Underclass Games - Jul 20, 2020
- Preview: 2020 Top Underclass Games - Jul 15, 2020
- Quic Hitters: Charlotte MegaStar Scout Day - Pitchers - Jun 30, 2020
- Statistical Analysis: Charlotte MegaStar PBR Scout Day - Jun 26, 2020
- NC 2023 Rankings & Follow List - Feb 18, 2020
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Body: 5/10, 180 pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Defense: Fluid feet, has hip bend, catches the ball near center, above average hands, funnels to the midsection, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. INF - 81 mph. Accurate, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Relaxed, even base, barrel on back shoulder. Leg kick against back hip, average stride, hands load back, barrel lifts off back shoulder. Short to ball, slightly uphill barrel path, extension out front, works middle and to the opposite field in BP, some quickness to his hands with better than average barrel feel.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Lined two balls hard to his pull side in game play, above average bat speed.
Run:7.42 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Worked with pace. Attacked throughout the outing. Simple rocker and turn. Coils up to balance, closing his line with a kick to the low-chest. Early hand break and pause. From the 3B side, lands slightly across his line with a square foot-strike. Exaggerates his finish, with solid direction
Arm Action: R. Early separation to the hip, working up from that point to a high-3/4 slot that can creep higher. Average arm speed.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. 1911 rpm. Created swing and miss in the zone. Flat arm side run, late, boring in on hitters with 11.8 inches of horizontal break.
CB: 67-68 mph. 2013 rpm. Consistent spin with action and depth. 11/5 tilt maintaining average arm speed.
Body: 5/10, 180 pounds. Broad shoulder, strength to frame.
Defense: Quick feet, relaxed hands, clean exchanges.
Arm: R. .INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, accurate, feel for different slots.
Hit: R. Balanced, even base, hands at back shoulder. Loads back with a toe tap, average stride, small hand cock back. Direct barrel path, stays inside ball, some quickness to his hands, gets extension out front, better than average barrel feel.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed.
Run: 4.05 runner in the 30.
Delivery: Small rocker and easy turn. Stable head. Kick to the mid-chest. Lands across his line slightly with a square foot strike. In-line with good direction.
Arm Action: R. Long, loose arm swing works to an over-the-top slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. 1770 rpm. Average movement metrics. Spin tilt of 1:00 out of the hand. Strike thrower.
CB: 65-68 mph. 1992 rpm. Consistent 10/4 tilt. Late with depth. Solid separation from the fastball. Has feel.
CH: 76-78 mph. 1395 rpm. Has fade. Good arm speed. Has feel. 2:30 spin tilt out of the hand.