Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

C
3B

Matthew
Berkland

Wayzata (HS) • MN
5' 10" • 179.7LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: NorthStar
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Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Pop Time
1.96 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Infield Velocity
81.0
60 Yard Dash
7.31
Pop Time
2.00 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
60 Yard Dash
7.72
Pop Time
2.08 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
71.0
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
60 Yard Dash
7.67
Pop Time
2.07 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
70.0
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
11.7
60 Yard Dash
7.76
Pop Time
2.19 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
69.0
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
10.6
MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 16, 2025
Position
1.96 - 2.01
Pop Time
81
INF Velo
75
C Velo
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Position
2.00 - 2.12
Pop Time
79
INF Velo
72
C Velo
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Position
7.42
60-yard
2.07 - 2.19
Pop Time
74
INF Velo
75
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Position
7.33
60-yard
2.02 - 2.07
Pop Time
78
INF Velo
74
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Position
7.31
60-yard
2.00 - 2.07
Pop Time
80
INF Velo
74
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Position
2.11 - 2.25
Pop Time
80
INF Velo
71
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Position
7.72
60-yard
2.08 - 2.18
Pop Time
77
INF Velo
71
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Position
2.15 - 2.32
Pop Time
74
INF Velo
70
C Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Rising Stars ID
Jun 21, 2022
Position
7.67
60-yard
2.07 - 2.14
Pop Time
75
INF Velo
70
C Velo
90
Exit Velo
PBR MN Jr. Future Games Trials (2026 Grads)
Oct 10, 2021
Position
7.76
60-yard
2.19 - 2.31
Pop Time
74
INF Velo
69
C Velo
82
Exit Velo

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
100.7
Exit Velocity Avg
93.3
Distance Max
384
Distance Avg
253
Launch Angle Avg
17.2974
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
84.1
Distance Max
350
Distance Avg
212
Launch Angle Avg
21.6507
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
81.1
Distance Max
277
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
15.9317
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
100.7
Exit Velocity (max)
95.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
378
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.8
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
270
Distance (avg)
384
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
76.3
Bat Speed Avg
68.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
20.4
Bat Speed Max
69.3
Bat Speed Avg
63.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
20.8
Bat Speed Max
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
67.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
66.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
4.14
60 Yard Dash
7.42
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.13
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.14
30-yd
7.42
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.52
RSI (max)
26.6
Jump Height (max)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.24
30-yd
7.75
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
3.99
60 Yard Dash
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 16, 2025
Vald
1.86
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.34
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1.12
RSI (max)
21.3
Jump Height (max)
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Vald
1.75
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
7.22
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
1.25
RSI (max)
19.2
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2024
Edge Score
70.05

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 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

Comments

6/16/25
Matthew Berkland, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 179.7-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square balanced stance, leg kick trigger, hard line drive contact, heavy barrel and ball jumps off bat well.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 95.0 mph. 378' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. INF-81 mph.
Defense: 1.96-2.01 pop times. Secondary stance, replaces feet to throw, above average exhange, accurate arm.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.30 max vertical.
3/15/25
Matthew Berkland, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width, high hand start Leg lift and stride, hands stay short, level swing, contact bat, mid/pull approach, has strength and consistent barrel contact in round 67 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 91.3 mph. 384' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. INF-79 mph.
Defense: 2.00-2.12 pop times. C- Shows athleticism, good glove, consistent, on time. Clean and quick transfer, inline footowrk on throws. IF- Shows actions and good movements, stays lighto n feet, balanced at setup, hands are routine
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.20 max vertical.
6/25/24
Matthew Berkland, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square stance, hovers to stride, harder line drive and fly ball contact when on time, consistent gap to gap approach. 63.7 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-78 mph.
Defense: 2.02-2.07 pop times. C- Shows strength with athleticism, good movements and mobility, good glove, holds pitch. Balanced start, anticipates well, quick feet, and works through exchange on throws. INF- Light onfeet, plays low, athletic actions, consistent. Hands work, play out front and funnel in
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60.
3/16/24
Matthew Berkland, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square athletic stance with solid present strength, firm line drive contact consistently working middle of field. 65 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-80 mph.
Defense: 2.00-2.07 pop times. Good balance and mobility, presents a low target, work underneath, good on breaking ball, good glove. Clean and works through exchnage, anticipates well with feet on throws. IF- Active feet, moves athletically, works around the ball, stays low. Glove is low and routine hands
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60.
6/28/23
Matthew Berkland, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, mid hand start. Small leg lift and hand load. Hands work down and level through. Contact bat. Middle of field approach, consistent barrel, ground ball and line drive result 68.3 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-80 mph.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop times. C- Simple stance, setup. Good glove, works underneath. Quick reactions on balls in dirt. Clean/quick exchange, inline feet on throws. IF- Works the ball to left side, stays low, long left foot. Hands works out front and gather in.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/28/23
Matthew Berkland, Wayzata (MN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, mid hand start. Small leg lift and hand load. Hands work down and level through. Contact bat. Middle of field approach, consistent barrel, ground ball and line drive result 68.3 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-80 mph.
Defense: 2.11-2.25 pop times. C- Simple stance, setup. Good glove, works underneath. Quick reactions on balls in dirt. Clean/quick exchange, inline feet on throws. IF- Works the ball to left side, stays low, long left foot. Hands works out front and gather in.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
3/18/23
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Slightly wider balanced base. Leg lift and shoulder load. Easy hands, and average barrel. Level swing plane. Middle of field approach, ground ball and line drive contact.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 MPH. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-77 mph.
Defense: 2.08-2.18 pop times. Athletic. Glove is low to high, can hold zone. Average movements laterally. Works through exchange with quick feet. IF- Stasy with wide base to field. Glove times with hop to field the ball
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.
3/18/23

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Slightly wider balanced base. Leg lift and shoulder load. Easy hands, and average barrel. Level swing plane. Middle of field approach, ground ball and line drive contact.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 MPH. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-77 mph.
Defense: 2.08-2.18 pop times. Athletic. Glove is low to high, can hold zone. Average movements laterally. Works through exchange with quick feet. IF- Stasy with wide base to field. Glove times with hop to field the ball
Run: 7.72 runner in the 60.

6/21/22

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic with strength
Defense: 2.07-2.14 pop times. INF- Athletic movements. Gets behind the baseball. Good glove work when working through the baseball. Quick transfer and release across the infield. Accurate throws. Arm works from multiple slots. C- Quick feet and transfer. On a knee, works below the ball. Moves well side to side. Keeps the ball in front and blocks well.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 75 mph.
Hit: RHH.  Balanced. Smaller load. Quick hands through the zone. Repeatable swing. Consistent hard contact to the middle and pull side of the field. Good barrel control.
Power: 90.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.

10/10/21

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Present strength, raw athlete.
Defense: 2.19-2.31 pop times. C: Set up on a knee. Developing glove work, but works from low to high with the glove. Blocks well and keeps the ball in front. Square wide set up. Quick feet, long arm to second base. Good accuracy. SS: Sits and waits some. More smooth when playing on the run. Descent hands. Strong arm with solid accuracy.
Arm: R/R. C - 69 mph. INF - 74 mph.
Hit: R/R. Developing swing, raw. Quick through the zone. Has some strength behind the barrel with hard contact to the gaps. Solid feel for the barrel.
Power: 82.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 16, 2025
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Physical - Athlete
179.7
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
178.4
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
FG Workout CO/MDW/MN
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
178.4
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
178.4
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)