Matthew
Thompson

Matthew Thompson: SS/3B, (2022) Wadsworth High School, OH. Youngstown State Commit, 6-foot-2, 190-pound. During batting practice, Thompson clocked an exit velocity of 96 mph. (72.3 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was quick, used a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 91 mph; shows sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.88 60-yard dash.

Matthew Thompson: SS/3B, (2022) Wadsworth, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 94 mph. Starts in a wide open stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 85 mph; had a clean exchange, rhythmic footwork, and sure hands. Had a high ¾ slot and a very quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.19 in the 60-yard dash.

Hit:Right-handed hitter that begins in an athletic stance. Loading sequence is smooth and athletic, with controlled explosive movements. Fast twitch, whippy swing with a level path through the zone. Toolsy hitter with a middle/pullside approach.
Power: Present Power
Offensive Projection: Run Producer
Field:Worked out at both SS and 3B. Athleticism is present in his movements, with above average balls skills. Very fluid actions to go along with soft hands.
Throw: Above average arm strength, reaching a 91mph velocity across the infield
Defensive Projection: SS/3B

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Very smooth loader with natural whip through the zone. All the tools are there to hit. Athletic dude with easy burst through the zone.
Power: Gap to gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 93mph.
Max BP Distance: 301ft.
Field: Good athlete with above average ball skills. Looks the part too and through. A lot to work with here.
Throw: Arm is well above average tool.
Defensive Projection: Left side of infield.

1/26/20 Position Player
Hit: Right-handed hitter with a wider setup. Very athletic, efficient mover prior to launch. Everything is pretty easy and swing is very whippy through the zone. High follow in class with potential to be a real good one. All the tools are there.
Power: Easy gap pop. Much more to come. Isn't near physical ceiling yet.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles. Athlete with juice.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 95 mph.
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 308 ft.
Field: Very smooth defender. Looks the part and has that combination of athleticism and fluidity coaches are looking for. Ball skills are there.
Throw: Big time arm talent. 89 mph arm strength to home plate. 
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.

2/6/19
Body Type: 6-foot-1, 160-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Right-handed hitter that starts in a wider setup. Uses a back load to hands during short stride for timing.
Hit: Gets foot down early before taking a downhill path to contact. Feel hitter with some jump off the barrel. Athleticism shows in the box and swing works. Consistently generated line drives in BP.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. Flashed gap abilities and has much more to come.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.
Run:  7.89 60-yard dash.
Field: Looks the part in the infield. Very athletic actions with impressive ball skills. Talented defender with third baseman frame and short stop ball skills. Top defensive infeilder we saw on the day.
Throw: Loose arm. Arm really works. Already above average strength and projects for more.
Defensive Projection: SS/3B.