Matthew
Grove

2/28/15- MN Preseason All-State
6-foot-3, 180-pound 2-way player with lean athletic build. Ran a 7.59 60. Fastball shows arm-side life and is thrown for consistent quality strikes. Arm is quick out front. Some shoulder tilt in delivery. Working himself back into shape over winter. Plus feel for changeup to both sides of plate with average sink. Curveball was thrown in upper 60’s; typically in 73-76 mph range. When in shape one of better 2016 pitching prospects in state. Aggressive swings in the box. Middle of field approach. Uses whole field with solid contact. Numerous line drives to middle of field. Balance in swing with easy stride. Proper weight shift through contact. Swing is loose and creates bat speed. 85 mph exit velocity. Shows good actions in field. Has range. Hands are above average and feet are solid. Arm works for high ¾ slot. 83 mph arm strength with varying cutting action to target. High Follow for 2016 class as a 2-way player in college.

August 2014
6-foot-3, 180-pound 2 way player. 4.87 home to first time. Right handed hitter hit easy load and leg kick trigger.  Shows bat speed and is athletic.  Uphill inverted swing plane.  In the infield shows good feet and usable hands. Plays through the baseball; tends to play high in the position. Throws from over the top slot with 76 mph velocity across diamond. Pitching, athletic delivery with loose arm action. Incorporates lower half well. Stays online with good direction to plate. Pumps consistent strikes with fastball that shows late run. Hard sharp 10/4 breaking ball for strikes.  Fastball ranged 80-83.  Curveball was 73-76. Fast twitch athlete who projects well as 2 way player with higher upside on mound.