Matthew
Donnelly

OF/3B Matthew Donnelly (Prospect, 2027) was a winner both in the workout, and in gameplay. He put up impressive numbers on day one with a 102 mph peak EV, 94 mph average EV, 21.4 mph average hand-speed, 79 mph average bat-speed and 6.47 in the 60. The swing played in-game with a loud double on day one, showing easy strength with a balanced swing.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9.6, 188.7-pounds. Twitchy, broad shouldered, well-proportioned frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: RHH. Open setup with pre-pitch rhythm, short leg kick stride, linear lower half. Compact swing, generates jump off the barrel, pull-side/middle approach, creates backspin, bat speed. 80.1 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (93.7 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Over-the-top arm action.
Defense: Light on his feet, especially for his size, attacks the baseball and plays through.
Athletic Testing: 6.47 runner in the 60-yard dash; 32.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 68.12 Edge Score.

Matthew Donnelly, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 177 pounds. Strong and proportionate, athletic, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, long stride, heavy core action. Stays through the middle, compact, has some authority off the barrel. 77.7 mph bat speed with 18g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (93.2 avg.); 377-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Easy mover, gets behind the baseball, moves well to both sides.
Athletic Testing: 6.50 runner in the 60-yard dash; 28.40-inch max vertical jump. 

OF Matthew Donnelly (Prospect, 2027) had a strong all-around showing from Sunday’s event. Listed at 5-foot-9, 170-pounds, Donnelly has some strength in his upper-half with round shoulders, paired with a developed lower-half. There’s some present athleticism, as displayed by his 7.04 in the 60. The right-handed hitter has a strong, compact swing, reaching up to 92.9 mph for his max EV. He has some present athleticism, cruising to a 7.00 in the 60 and also displaying quick, bouncy footwork in the outfield. He has a quality arm to pair, reaching up to 84 mph from a crow hop.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow setup, active, fluid hand load. Short leg kick, strong lower half. Short, quick stroke, fast hands through the zone, intent to lift up the middle, worked on the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Strong arm, loose, compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the ball, clean mover, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.

Matthew Donnelly, Prospect (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Left foot tap, high leg kick, minimal hand movement. Shows barrel control, flat path, backspins the ball.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph. Compact, quick arm.
Defense: Active feet, glove works, step behind crow hop, throws well.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Donnelly showed well for all aspects of the game over the weekend. Strong, athletic body with proportional strength. Offensively was 2-for-4 with an RBI during Saturday's game with a short quick swing. Keeps hands inside which makes the barrel find the ball throughout every at bat. Defensively, fluid motions, quick first step with a strong arm.