Tyler Mattison, 2020, RHP, Newport (Bryant)
Mattison has come a long way since he first put himself on the map at the 2015 PBR New York State Games. He still stands 6’4 with an impressive and projectable pitchers frame but his body has matured to a stronger, more developed 225 pounds. With the added strength he demonstrates consistent balance and body control with his actions. The delivery is low effort and simple, with clean arm action. His landing has improved so there’s better direction towards the catcher and more efficient rotation around the front hip. Now the fastball that formerly sat 84-85 mph and peaked at 87 is comfortably sitting 89-92 and topping at 93. Pitches to both sides of the plate with his fastball but did show the tendency to pull/cut it out of the zone when working...