25.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/05/23
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Rykin Matthias is a 2026 OF with a strong, compact 6-foot, 197-pound frame and standout athleticism. The left-handed hitter works from a balanced setup with a stable lower half, flashing big bat speed through a short, direct swing path that stays flat through the zone. He posted a 98 mph max exit velocity with a 347’ max distance, underscoring real power potential. Defensively, Matthias shows present arm strength with an 89 mph OF arm and moves well, running a 6.91 in the 60 with a 29.1” vertical. A strong all-around athlete with physical tools and offensive impact.
Rykin Matthias, North Central (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 197-pounds. Athletic, strong build
Hit: LHH. Feet stay anchored into the ground, tilts upper body back when loading, torso stays back as the hips work towards to P. Handsy swing is very accurate, bat speed adds impact. More contact oriented approach, table setter type.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.0 mph. 372' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Shows abv-avg arm strength
Defense: Athletic mover, can go get the ball G2G. Plays above his foot speed in OF.
ATH: 6.92 runner in the 60.
Rykin Matthias, North Central (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-0, 197-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 353' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60.
Rykin Matthias, North Central (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build w/ some present strength
Hit: LHH. Athletic stance. Controlled toe tap stride, shows some balance into his forward move. Loose, level swing plane. Shows feel for the barrel.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Longer arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic feet that work downhill, sure handed, clean exchange.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.73 in the 10 yard split.
Rykin Matthias, North Central (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build w/ some present strength
Hit: LHH. Athletic stance. Controlled toe tap stride, shows some balance into his forward move. Loose, level swing plane. Shows feel for the barrel.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Longer arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic feet that work downhill, sure handed, clean exchange.
ATH: 7.00 runner in the 60. 1.73 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Muscular, athletic build
Hit: LHH. Wide stance w/ active hands. Controlled toe tap w/ a barrel tip to trigger. Loose, level swing w/ good bat speed for the class. Line drive type hitter. Hips tend to leak forward.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. Quick arm that comes from a H 3/4 slot
Defense: Aggressive and athletic feet moving forward, sure-handed defender, quick & twitchy exchange.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.