@MattMetheny2025 
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
SS
Matthew
Metheny
Virginia Wesleyan
Princess Anne (HS) • VA
5' 9" • 176LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Cody
Princess Anne (HS) • VA
5' 9" • 176LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Cody
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/06/24
12.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/19/23
33
Hard Hit %
11/04/23
94
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/02/24
347
Distance (max)
11/04/23
75
Sweet Spot %
11/04/23
7.04
60-yd
6/02/24
3.94
30-yd
6/19/23
1.72
10-yd
6/19/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
6/18/24
88
INF Velo
6/18/24
89
OF Velo
6/02/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
2/11/23
75.9 - 79.6
Velo Range
2/11/23
1924
Spin Rate (avg)
5/22/22
Changeup
72.7 - 74.1
Velo Range
5/22/22
1573
Spin Rate (avg)
5/22/22
Curveball
62 - 64
Velo Range
2/11/23
2129
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.55
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.3
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.5273
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
347
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3165
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
214
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.8609
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.
2024 VA/DC Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC State Games
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
86
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: 5-Star National Virginia Beach
Jun 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Preseason All State Session I - VA Beach
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: 5-Star Mid-Atlantic
Jun 3, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 VA/DC Preseason All State Session I - VA Beach
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Five Star Mid-Atlantic
May 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.2
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.
2024 VA/DC Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC State Games
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Preseason All State Session I - VA Beach
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 VA/DC Preseason All State Session I - VA Beach
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Five Star Mid-Atlantic
May 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
59.9
Bat Speed (max)
57.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1815
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2129
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1453
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1924
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2111
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1573
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 VA/DC Preseason All State Session I - VA Beach
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 79.6
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,963
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
62.0 - 64.0
Velo Range
2,215
Spin Rate (max)
2,129
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.0
Velocity (max)
1,453
Spin Rate (max)
1,453
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Five Star Mid-Atlantic
May 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,969
Spin Rate (max)
1,924
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.7
Velocity (max)
58.8 - 61.1
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,179
Spin Rate (max)
2,111
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,646
Spin Rate (max)
1,573
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.61
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
72.74
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.
71.6
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- USG Superlatives: Most Projectable Athletes - Aug 22, 2024
- 2024 VA State Games Superlatives: Best Defenders - Jun 27, 2024
- PAS VA Beach Superlatives: Projectable Athletes - Feb 20, 2024
- PAS VA Beach Superlatives: Best Defenders - Feb 20, 2024
- VA/DC 2025 Rankings: Risers - Aug 29, 2023
- State Games Superlatives: Most Projectable Hitters - Jul 5, 2023
- State Games Superlatives: Most Projectable Athletes - Jul 4, 2023
- VA/DC Scout Blog: Thursday April 27 - May 1, 2023
- Preseason All-State Superlatives: Most Projectable Athletes - Feb 17, 2023
- Preseason All-State Beach Superlatives: Hit Tools - Feb 17, 2023
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Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 176-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Whippy, level barrel path. 69.4 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. OF-87 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with athletic footwork.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 175.9-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Whippy, slightly uphill barrel path. 63.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 244' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. OF-88 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with athletic footwork.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 3.99 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, slightly open setup. Whippy, uphill barrel path. 66.2 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, with fluid footwork.
ATH: 7.12 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.96 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 169-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Whippy, uphill barrel path. 68.5 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, with smooth footwork.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 169-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Whippy, uphill barrel path. 68.5 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, with smooth footwork.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60.