19.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/26/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
1B
Matthew
Hickenbottom
Denmark (HS) • GA
5' 10" • 139.3LBS
L/L • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: USA scout
5' 10" • 139.3LBSL/L • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: USA scout
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
10/26/25
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
10/26/25
-
Hard Hit %
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/26/25
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/26/25
289
Distance (max)
10/26/25
46
Sweet Spot %
10/26/25
7.09
60-yd
10/26/25
3.92
30-yd
10/26/25
1.67
10-yd
10/26/25
19.3
Run speed (max)
10/26/25
-
INF Velo
61
OF Velo
10/26/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
57.3
Velocity (max)
8/29/23
55.4 - 57.1
Velo Range
8/29/23
1205
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/23
Changeup
51 - 54
Velo Range
8/29/23
1099
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/23
Positional Tools
2025
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
Hitting
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.765
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).
65.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.4618
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.
Fall Campus Tour: North Georgia
Oct 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
Aug 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
65.9
Exit Velocity (max)
58.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
181
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.3
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.
Fall Campus Tour: North Georgia
Oct 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
57.3
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).
57.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
56.2
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).
1205
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.
21.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
52.1
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).
1099
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
50.0
Cutter
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).
1069
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR Scout Day: USA Scout
Aug 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
57.3
Velocity (max)
55.4 - 57.1
Velo Range
53.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,252
Spin Rate (max)
1,205
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
53.6
Velocity (max)
50.6 - 53.6
Velo Range
49.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,255
Spin Rate (max)
1,099
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
51.1
Velocity (max)
49.0 - 51.0
Velo Range
47.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,141
Spin Rate (max)
1,069
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
52.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Fall Campus Tour: North Georgia
Oct 26, 2025
Vald
1.67
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
1.23
RSI (max)
23.3
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
77.38
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Physical
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.