Matt
Riecker

2.15.15 - 6-foot-3, 180-pound lanky and athletic right-handed hitting 1B/RHP impressed with both bat speed and defensive prowess at first base. Hits from a balanced setup, short stride, hands are very quiet, minimal movement in load, short, slightly uphill bat path, head down at contact, stays down, pull tendencies during batting practice with 82 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, threw 80 mph across the diamond from short, over-the-top arm slot with accuracy and carry, great athlete at first base with large target, 7.12 runner in the 60. Impressed with soft hands, scoops low throws well. On the mound, fastball sat 82-83 mph from strikes from over-the-top arm slot. 70-71 mph curveball lacked definitive break/shape. 74-77 mph changeup thrown near fastball arm speed thrown down in the zone.