Matthew
Neal

8/16/14 - 6-foot-3, 210-pound prospect with strong frame, throws from the stretch only, uses long arm action through a high ¾ slot, fastball mostly straight and sat 82-85 mph, 65-69 mph curveball showed sharp 11/5 action with some depth, also showed a 71 mph slider, easy effort in delivery, has potential for more velocity, struggled some with command, allowed one hit, walked two and hit a batter, and struck out two in his two innings of work. As a position player, right-handed hitter, strong and athletic frame, starts in tall and slightly open stance, gets to square with short stride, creates some lift with swing, shows power potential, 87 mph tee exit velocity, went 1-for-4 in game play with a single to right field, lined out hard in another AB.  Showed 83 mph arm strength from the outfield with online carry, clean exchanges, long arm action high ¾ slot.  Posted a 4.97 home to first base time, committed to Bellarmine following the event.