The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.5
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
Matthew Berry is a 2026 C/3B with a compact 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame and strong feel for the game on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he features a short, handsy swing with a stable lower half that keeps his head quiet, allowing his hand-eye coordination and barrel accuracy to shine. He posted a 94 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg) with a 354’ peak distance, and his bat-to-ball skillset plays well in-game. Defensively, Berry stands out as a receiver with a quiet setup and sure hands. He shows a quick, clean transfer and a short, strong 79 mph arm behind the plate, leading to 2.00–2.13 pop times. Solid all-around catcher with a reliable toolset and advanced instincts.
10/12/24
Matthew Berry, Frankfort (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: C/3B Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Compact frame Hit: RHH. Hits out of balanced setup with repeatable moves. Short swing is accurate, have seen it translate vs live. More strength than frame suggests Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 359' max distance. Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick arm, can carry it Defense: 2.11-2.20 pop times. Fast transfer behind the dish. Really solid receiver, quick mover laterally, plays w high motor. ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
6/18/24
Matthew Berry, Frankfort (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: C/3B Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Compact build. Hit: RHH. Starts in a wider, crouched stance. Quick load into small stride. Bat path stays level, line-drive approach. Quick hands and gets extension through the point of contact. Stays balanced and head stays quiet. 72.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 305' max distance. 95.9 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 305' max distance. Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick action from over-the-top arm slot. Defense: 1.93-2.01 pop times. 1.93-2.01 pop times. Quick transfers into throw. Athletic and mobile behind the plate. Shows soft hands when receiving. ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 7.12 runner in the 60.
3/03/24
An undersized, gamer - Berry showed well in multiple facets and continues to impress our staff. A 5-foot-9, 155 pounder, Berry has a compact swing, turning the barrel on a slightly uphill path to optimize hard contact. Berry is more impactful at the dish than the frame suggests, with his max exit velocity reaching 94.5 mph. He is a solid receiver behind the plate with above average mobility and sure hands. An instinctual player that we have seen show a strong ability to keep runners at bay in a game setting, Berry turned in pops that ranged from 1.98 - 2.05, with a 77 mph arm from the crouch.
10/15/23
Matthew Berry, Frankfort (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: C/3B Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Compact frame Hit: RHH. Starts in a relaxed, balanced setup. Short, simple stride with a controlled hand load. Lands in a good position to hit & repeats the swing. Short path with an uphill swing plane. Shows feel for the barrel. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 326' max distance. Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Quick arm from an over-the-top slot Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop times. Very quick transfer - one of the better catch & throw '26 backstops. Flexible, athletic receiver. Hands are soft, shows ability to steal fringe strikes. ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
10/22/22
Matthew Berry, Frankfort, 2026, IN
Position: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound solid frame.
Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88.1 mph exit velocity, average 84.0 mph.
Defense: (C) 2.13-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Advanced. Athletic setup with some flexibility. (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. 73 mph catcher velocity. Short quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Run: 7.45 60 yard dash
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Compact frame
Hit: RHH. Hits out of balanced setup with repeatable moves. Short swing is accurate, have seen it translate vs live. More strength than frame suggests
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick arm, can carry it
Defense: 2.11-2.20 pop times. Fast transfer behind the dish. Really solid receiver, quick mover laterally, plays w high motor.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wider, crouched stance. Quick load into small stride. Bat path stays level, line-drive approach. Quick hands and gets extension through the point of contact. Stays balanced and head stays quiet. 72.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 305' max distance. 95.9 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick action from over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 1.93-2.01 pop times. 1.93-2.01 pop times. Quick transfers into throw. Athletic and mobile behind the plate. Shows soft hands when receiving.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 7.12 runner in the 60.
Matthew Berry, Frankfort (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Compact frame
Hit: RHH. Starts in a relaxed, balanced setup. Short, simple stride with a controlled hand load. Lands in a good position to hit & repeats the swing. Short path with an uphill swing plane. Shows feel for the barrel.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Quick arm from an over-the-top slot
Defense: 2.03-2.19 pop times. Very quick transfer - one of the better catch & throw '26 backstops. Flexible, athletic receiver. Hands are soft, shows ability to steal fringe strikes.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Matthew Berry, Frankfort, 2026, IN
Position: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound solid frame.
Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88.1 mph exit velocity, average 84.0 mph.
Defense: (C) 2.13-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Advanced. Athletic setup with some flexibility. (IF) Soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. 73 mph catcher velocity. Short quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Run: 7.45 60 yard dash