Matthew
Monesi

Matthew Monesi: 1B/LHP, (2022) Bishop Watterson, OH. 6-foot, 230-pound solid frame. Solid in the box, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is efficient and exhibits a level swing plane. He found multiple barrels through his rounds. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 73 mph; shows sure hands, a lengthy exchange, and consistent feet. Recorded a time of 7.78 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, pitches from a ¾ angle. Feel type pitcher and uses decent effort. Displayed a falling off finish Curveball (66-69 mph), changeup (72-75 mph).Sat with his fastball at 74-76 mph. 

Matthew Monesi: 1B/LHP, (2022) Bishop Watterson, OH.

 6-foot, 230-pound sturdy frame. Capable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is average and exhibits a level swing plane. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 71 mph; showed soft sure hands, a developing exchange, and consistent athletic feet. Recorded a time of 7.95 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Has a falling off finish. Changeup (75-76 mph).Threw his fastball 73-76 mph. Threw a 1/7 curveball (68-70) with slight action. 

Hit:Very solid round. Like the combination of physicality and feel. Movements are athletic/well timed throughout sequence. Aggressive hacks with the tools to do consistent damage. Prototype middle of the order bat. Can get uphill at times.
Power:Easy gap pop.
Offensive Projection:Middle of lineup.
Field:Looks very comfortable/smooth over at first base. Well versed at the position. Solid defender.
Throw:Southpaw with a loose/clean arm. More than enough strength for the first base position.
Defensive Projection:1B.

2/16/20 Position Player
Hit: Physical presence in the box from the left side. Movements come together well prior to swing decision. Path is level with some natural loft at times, showing heavy hands through contact. Overall impressive round/2022 hit tool to keep an eye. Sprayed line drive to both sides of the field. 
Power: Top rapsodo exit velocity was 85.3 mph in BP, while top rapsodo distance registered at 256 feet.
Offensive Projection: Middle of the lineup traits.
Field: Looks well versed at the first base position. Fluid actions with efficient angles to lower half with above average ball skills.
Throw: Tossed it across the infield with 67 mph arm strength.
Defensive Projection: 1B.

2/16/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Southpaw on the mound that rolls through a chest-high leg lift into a drop/drive load down the hill. Arm works well through a near ¾ slot. Should see more velo as he matures physically.
Fastball: Topped 74 mph, occasional arm side action to a pitch that otherwise worked downhill.
Curveball: 1/7 plane, big action, 62-65 mph. Should tighten up as velo increases. Also tossed a slider that had a similar shape/action to it.
Changeup: Good sell, using fastball arm speed, later fade to it, 68-72 mph.

Body Type: 6-foot, and 235-pound, physical frame.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: A crouched windup before lunging to the plate. A tight ¾ arm action that seems lower because of lateral tilt of upper half at release point.

Fastball: 72-74mph. Apparent arm side run that is located on the first base side of the plate.

Curveball: 62-65mph. A wrinkle of an offering having more depth over action on a 2/8 plane.

Changeup: 67-70mph. Arm side movement similar to fastball that will keep hitters off balance.

Pitchability: Strike thrower.

Body Type: 6-foot, and 235-pound, physical frame.
Swing Mechanics: Left-handed bat with a smooth, athletic load that he can repeat.
Hit: Swing really plays. Movements are well timed and path cuts through the zone with authority. Strength and bat speed are both obvious through contact. Ball jumps. Very solid round.
Power: 80.6 mph off the bat. Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Middle of lineup.

Field:  In the infield he uses aggressive feet, attack the baseball off the bat. Ball skills are on par for his class.

Throw:  Throws from over the top with developing arm strength.  Gets good carry on his throws.

Defensive Projection:  Corner infield.