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Player Spotlight: C/1B/RHP Matt Westphal (Lutheran St. Charles, 2016)

September 17, 2015

Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director

Matt Westphal (Lutheran St. Charles, 2016) is a 6-foot-3 198-pound right-handed hitting catcher, first baseman and right-handed pitcher in the 2016 class.  He recently attended the Top Prospect Games in Warrensburg on Aug. 9.  He posted some of the top pop times in the event and made consistent solid contact using both gaps during batting practice

Westphal runs a 7.52 60 and has a 75 exit velo. At the plate, physical hitter, simple load, minimal stride, aggressive hands, quick bat speed, level to extension. During defensive evaluations, 80 mph positional velo at first base, quick footwork, clean exchange, over-the-top release, accurate throws. Behind the plate, pop times in the 1.95 to 2.03 range, 79 mph positional velo, short, high three quarters release, quick transfer, fluid footwork, somewhat accurate throws. On the mound, has a fastball at 77-79 mph with a breaking ball at 59-63 mph. 

This fall, Westphal is playing both baseball and football.  Here is a look inside the recruitment of Matt Westphal.


PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)

Westphal: I've always wanted to play baseball at the highest level I can so that will be an important factor. Also I want to attend a good academic school where I can get a respectable degree. I would like to major in business or sports management and when I graduate work in the front office of a major league team so I want to attend a school that will help me do this

PBR: How did you do your junior year? What were your high school statistics? And how did your team do? Name some players that will play a key role for Lutheran St.Charles in 2016.

Westphal: Last season we took 3rd in state for Class 3. We had some ups and downs at the beginning of the year and were able to overcome some adversity and finish the year strong. Some key players will be Johnny Hurayt who will be our best pitcher and be a major factor in the lineup and outfield. Also Kory Carter will be in the heart of our lineup and help us out offensively and defensively like he did last year

PBR: What are you goals for your senior season?

Westphal: Our goal as a team is to win a state championship. We have a lot of returning guys and there will be a lot of competition for spots which should make us better. Some personal goals for me are to be an All-State catcher and keep emerging as a leader on the team

PBR: What travel team do you play for? Are you playing fall ball with a team?

Westphal: This past summer I played for the St Louis Gamers and I am playing in the fall with them as well

PBR: Do you play any other sports?

Westphal: I am a WR and safety in football

PBR: What are your ACT and GPA?

Westphal: My GPA is a 3.92 and my ACT is a 29

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