22.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/23
CLASS OF 2025
1B
LHP
Ethan
Matthews
Cicero North Syracuse (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 210LBS
L/L • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: MAD Baseball
5' 10" • 210LBS
L/L • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: MAD Baseball
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/23
-
Hard Hit %
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
73
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
221
Distance (max)
2/20/23
71
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
64
INF Velo
2/20/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
64.4
Velocity (max)
2/20/23
62.1 - 63.9
Velo Range
2/20/23
1486
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Changeup
55.3 - 60.4
Velo Range
2/20/23
1103
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Curveball
53.7 - 56.8
Velo Range
2/20/23
1435
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.7
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.
2023 Preseason ID: Central
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2023 Preseason ID: Central
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
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).
1486
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.
23.6
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).
55.1
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).
1435
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).
57.9
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).
1103
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).
2023 Preseason ID: Central
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
64.4
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 63.9
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,573
Spin Rate (max)
1,486
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
57.0
Velocity (max)
53.7 - 56.8
Velo Range
52.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,504
Spin Rate (max)
1,435
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.4
Velocity (max)
55.3 - 60.4
Velo Range
54.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,127
Spin Rate (max)
1,103
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
62.71
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 210 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 8.61 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 82 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 64 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 64 MPH, while sitting 62-64 MPH; arm side run. CB: 55-57 MPH; slurve like action. CH: 58-60 MPH; maintains same plain.