@MattPodesta_2 
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/16/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
2B
Matthew
Podesta
St. Thomas Aquinas
Sachem High School North (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 195LBS
S/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: LI Strong
Sachem High School North (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 195LBS
S/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: LI Strong
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
8/16/23
18.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/16/23
8
Hard Hit %
8/16/23
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/16/23
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/16/23
304
Distance (max)
8/16/23
62
Sweet Spot %
8/16/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
8/16/23
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
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Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.521
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.
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island
Aug 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
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.
2023 Top Prospects Games: Long Island
Aug 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
60.67
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Physical: 5-9, 165 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 7.41 runner in the 60.
Offensively: Switch hitter. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Drops hands on the way back with a toe-tap for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Only swung from the right side.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while showing active feet. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.08-2.17 pop times. C - 78 MPH. OF - 78 MPH.