@mkersey674 
17.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/26
CLASS OF 2026
2B
3B
Matthew
Kersey
Fayetteville (HS) • AR
5' 6" • 156LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Prospects Select
5' 6" • 156LBSR/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Prospects Select
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/17/25
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
10/20/24
11
Hard Hit %
2/22/26
92
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/26
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/26
307
Distance (max)
2/22/26
61
Sweet Spot %
2/22/26
7.36
60-yd
6/17/25
4.19
30-yd
2/22/26
1.80
10-yd
10/20/24
18.3
Run speed (max)
2/22/26
74
INF Velo
10/20/24
72
OF Velo
10/20/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
11.9
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0732
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
103
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.1035
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.7366
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.
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Summer ID
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
103
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arkansas Prospects Scout Day
Jun 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.2
Exit Velocity (max)
69.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
15.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
14.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.8
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.
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2026
Blast - Hitting
17.4
Hand Speed (max)
16.1
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Summer ID
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
15.5
Hand Speed (max)
14.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
16.2
Hand Speed (max)
15.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.54
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
71.12
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Physical
2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-6, 146-pounds. Lean compact frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall even setup with a wide base, weight starting on back side, and active hands. Uses a short hovering leg lift trigger gaining ground forward. Short flat path through the zone, some barrels.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 232' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-70 mph.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Matthew Kersey, Fayetteville (AR), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-5, 133-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright balanced base with front foot open. Rhythmic movement in hands, short leg lift trigger working back to even. Short flat path through the zone, developing feel for barrels. 58.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 265' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. OF-72 mph. OF:Long stroke from a high 3/4 slot. INF: Short stroke from a slightly lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: Calculated actions defensively
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.00 max vertical.