@MatthewRuttkay 
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/28/21
CLASS OF 2024
1B
RHP
Matthew
Ruttkay
Glenbrook North (HS) • IL
6' 5" • 245LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Slammers Black
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/22
21.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/28/21
78
Hard Hit %
2/21/22
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/22
92.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/22
356
Distance (max)
2/21/22
78
Sweet Spot %
2/21/22
8.21
60-yd
8/21/22
4.99
30-yd
8/21/22
2.11
10-yd
8/21/22
15.0
Run speed (max)
8/21/22
74
INF Velo
8/21/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
7/20/23
81 - 83
Velo Range
7/20/23
1908
Spin Rate (avg)
3/28/21
Changeup
78 - 78
Velo Range
7/20/23
1810
Spin Rate (avg)
3/28/21
Curveball
64 - 65
Velo Range
2/21/22
1554
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/22
Slider
70 - 72
Velo Range
7/20/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.21
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
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.50
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.
9.6
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
356
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
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).
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4
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.
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
92.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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.
25.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
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).
1805
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.
23.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.1
Curveball
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).
1554
Curveball
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).
72.2
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).
1564
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).
67.3
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).
1570
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
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).
1908
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.
26.3
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.6
Curveball
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).
1237
Curveball
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).
65.8
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).
1810
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).
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 77.1
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,885
Spin Rate (max)
1,805
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
64.7
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 64.7
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,607
Spin Rate (max)
1,554
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.2
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,564
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
68.4
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 68.1
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,648
Spin Rate (max)
1,570
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 73.2
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,908
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.2
Velocity (max)
58.5 - 60.8
Velo Range
58.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,378
Spin Rate (max)
1,237
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 67.0
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,903
Spin Rate (max)
1,810
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.11
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
9.10
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Chicagoland Open
Aug 21, 2022
Swift
2.11
10-yd
4.99
30-yd
9.10
60-yd
15.0
Run speed (max)
6.6
Run Speed (avg)
1.00
RSI (max)
1.45
RSI (avg)
1,925
Jump Power (max)
18.8
Jump Height (max)
18.6
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
83.5
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
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- Chicagoland Open: Data Dive - Aug 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 14, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Jun 5, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Feb 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Feb 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
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6-foot-5, 245-pound frame. Ruttkay had a dazzling start Friday morning, picking up six strikeouts in 6.2 innings while allowing only one run. Ruttkay operates through a ¾ slot with short, clean arm action that has effort in the delivery. Ruttkay utilizes his big body as well as a medium leg lift and a tall/fall approach. Ruttkay’s fastball sat in the low 80s, topping out at 84 with some arm-side-run. MIxed in a low 70s breaking ball that had sharp actions and high 70s changeup that he kept down.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 250-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and stride. Strong, loose hands, bat stays through the zone a long time, ball jumps off the barrel.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.3 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. 3/4 slot, accurate on the bag.
Defense: Soft hands, clean footwork, fields the ball out front.
Run: 9.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 233-pounds. Tall, physical frame. Strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hands load back in rhythm, bat wraps with a high back elbow, short stride. Loose, strong hands, fluid rhythm, easy effort and ball jumps off the barrel. Gap-to-gap, middle of the field approach with present power.
Power: 96.4 max exit velocity, averaged 92.8 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Some length to release.
Defense: Average hands. Clean exchange.
Run: 9.20 runner in the 60.
1B Matthew Ruttkay (Glenbrook North, 2024) brings an imposing presence into the batter’s box, built at 6-foot-4, 233-pounds. His physicality showed at the plate in BP, as Ruttkay generated hard gap-to-gap contact with easy effort throughout his round. The ball jumped off his barrel at a 92.8 mph average in BP while also reaching a peak of 96.4 mph and 356 feet, per TrackMan.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short arm action.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Armside sink and movement. T1946, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 gradual breaking action. T1377, 1236 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Armside sink and movement. T1902, 1810 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, smooth load, slight leg kick. Uphill swing, lifts the ball, flashed pull strength.
Power: 91.38 max exit velocity, averaged 82.01 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 9.50 runner in the 60.