25.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
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Tulane Commit. At the plate Major is the definition of controlled aggression, taking vicious hacks. The physical RHH at 6-foot-1, 200-pounds put together a massive performance at the plate on Monday afternoon. Demolishing one over the left-center field wall at 369 FT/99 EV. With a swing geared to generate considerable pull-side carry. Following up the home-run with a single up the middle at an exit velocity of 90 MPH. There is significant impact in the barrel for Major as the power upside is massive.
Matthew Major: 3B/SS, (2025) Troy Christian, OH. Tulane Commit, 6-foot-1, 180-pound. (75.6 mph bat speed average). (23.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Bat speed was flashed present, showed a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 84 mph; had soft hands, consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.36 at the event.
SS/3B, (2025) Troy Christian, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic lean build. Solid in the box, Major's best exit velocity was 97 mph. (71.5 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was present, used a simple uphill swing plane and high finish. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 83 mph; had smooth rhythmic footwork, a fluid exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.28.
Matthew Major: 3B/RHP, (2025) Troy Christian, OH. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 97 mph. (63.32 mph bat speed average). (22.07 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Had a level swing plane, above average bat speed and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 80 mph; shows soft hands, a natural fluid exchange, and athletic feet. Had consistent accuracy to the bag and a consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.77. Athletic on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Changeup (61-62 mph). Threw his fastball 75-78 mph; shows consistent command and slight running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2133; Avg 2045). Has some action and decent command on his 11/5 curveball (53-57). (Max spin 1840; Avg 1716).
Matthew Major: 3B/RHP, (2025) Troy Christian, OH. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. At the plate, Major was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 91 mph.Begins in an athletic tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled small leg kick stride. Had explosive bat speed, upward simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Athletic while in the infield, made throws up to 72 mph; had fluid footwork, a clean exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.27. Athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 75-77 mph. Had hard action. (Max spin 2010; Avg 1831). His 11/5 curveball (56-59) showed slight tight action. (Max spin 1743; Avg 1622). He had fading action on his changeup (65-67).