Keystone State Bombers Scout Day Spotlight: '22 1B/RHP Matthew Williams (Warwick)
April 8, 2021
Matthew Williams
Class of 2022 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 18 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: WarwickState: PA
- Summer Team: Keystone State Bombers
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Height: 6-5Weight: 243lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
89
Max FB
(02/28/21)
88 - 89
FB
(02/28/21)
71 - 72
CB
(07/15/21)
79 - 81
CH
(02/28/21)
74 - 76
SL
(02/28/21)
Position
7.07
60-yard
(02/28/21)
88
INF Velo
(02/28/21)
104
Exit Velo
(08/01/20)
Trackman - Fastball
88.9
Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
87.5 - 88.8
Velo Range
(02/20/22)
87.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
2278
Spin Rate (max)
(02/28/21)
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/28/21)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/28/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(02/20/22)
2022 Northeast ProCase
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.9
Velo Range
87.5 - 88.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.4
Spin Rate (max)
2155
Spin Rate (avg)
2081
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.8
Velo Range
87.6 - 88.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.9
Spin Rate (max)
2278
Spin Rate (avg)
2217
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.4
Velo Range
79.3 - 83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.7
Spin Rate (max)
2232
Spin Rate (avg)
1974
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.9
Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
71.6 - 72.9
Velo Range
(02/20/22)
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
2201
Spin Rate (max)
(02/20/22)
2141
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/20/22)
IVB (max)
(02/20/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/22)
HM (max)
(02/20/22)
HM (avg)
(02/20/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/20/22)
Zone %
(02/20/22)
2022 Northeast ProCase
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.9
Velo Range
71.6 - 72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.7
Spin Rate (max)
2201
Spin Rate (avg)
2141
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.1
Velo Range
68.7 - 71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.9
Spin Rate (max)
1835
Spin Rate (avg)
1670
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.4
Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
78.0 - 81.1
Velo Range
(02/20/22)
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
2258
Spin Rate (max)
(02/28/21)
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/28/21)
IVB (max)
(02/20/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/20/22)
HM (max)
(02/20/22)
HM (avg)
(02/20/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/28/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/28/21)
Zone %
(02/28/21)
2022 Northeast ProCase
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
81.4
Velo Range
78 - 81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
79
Spin Rate (max)
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
2121
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
75.8
Velo Range
74.1 - 75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.8
Spin Rate (max)
2258
Spin Rate (avg)
2160
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.5
Velocity (max)
(02/28/21)
79.5 - 82.2
Velo Range
(02/28/21)
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/28/21)
1967
Spin Rate (max)
(02/28/21)
1931
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/28/21)
IVB (max)
(02/28/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/28/21)
HM (max)
(02/28/21)
HM (avg)
(02/28/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/28/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/28/21)
Zone %
(02/28/21)
2022 Northeast ProCase
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
78.4
Velo Range
76.9 - 78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.3
Spin Rate (max)
1828
Spin Rate (avg)
1727
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
82.5
Velo Range
79.5 - 82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.9
Spin Rate (max)
1967
Spin Rate (avg)
1931
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.7
Velo Range
72.1 - 73.7
Spin Rate (max)
1629
Spin Rate (avg)
1456
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
103.8
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/28/21)
95.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/28/21)
303
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
389
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(02/28/21)
Barrel %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(02/20/22)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Ground Ball %
(02/20/22)
2022 Northeast ProCase
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
103.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
92.5
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
383
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
103.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
95.8
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
385
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
102.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
94.4
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
389
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
79.8
Bat Speed (max)
(02/20/22)
76.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/20/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/28/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/28/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/28/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/28/21)
2022 Northeast ProCase
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.5
Bat Speed (max)
79.8
Bat Speed (avg)
76.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
21
Bat Speed (max)
77.3
Bat Speed (avg)
75.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
22.8
Bat Speed (max)
78.5
Bat Speed (avg)
76.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/28/21)
Rise+
(02/28/21)
Sink+
(02/28/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(02/28/21)
Sweep+
(02/28/21)
Videos
(2/28/21)
Player News
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 21, 2022
- MLK Pro Day Invitational: Scout Blog - Jan 18, 2022
- Year in Review: Peak Batted Ball Distance via Trackman / Class of 2022 - Dec 10, 2021
- Year in Review: Peak Exit Velocity via Trackman (Class of 2022) - Dec 1, 2021
- Northeast Summer Championships Scout Blog: Day 3 - Aug 7, 2021
- Northeast Summer Championships Scout Blog: Day 2 - Aug 6, 2021
- Northeast Summer Championships Scout Blog: Day 1 - Aug 5, 2021
- Preseason 2021: Top Exit Velocity via Trackman - Apr 28, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 23, 2021
- Keystone State Bombers Scout Day Spotlight: '22 1B/RHP Matthew Williams (Warwick) - Apr 8, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Hard Hit % of 2020 / Class of 2022 - Feb 2, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Ball Distance / Class of 2022 - Jan 16, 2021
- Trackman Traits- Hitting: 2022 1B Matthew Williams (Warwick) - Dec 24, 2020
- Diamonds in the Rough: Week 2 - Dec 22, 2020
- Year in Review - Top Bat Speed (Avg) of 2020 / Class of 2022 - Dec 18, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Distance (Avg. Ft.) Via Trackman - Jul 3, 2020
- PA State Games: Top Exit Velocities via Trackman - Jun 20, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 Corner Infielders - May 26, 2020
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Scouting Report
Physical: Long and projectable 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame with an incredibly high ceiling while showing athleticism / advanced strength throughout the movements. 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Wide, balanced stance with circular rhythm in the hands above the shoulder in the setup. Utilized a shoulder turn slightly inward coupled with a lift-and-replace stride to initiate a loud, slightly uphill barrel path into the hitting zone. Above average feel at the dish and kept the body behind the baseball consistently, let the hands and long levers do damage at the front of the plate. Was able to keep the bat head short inside the baseball when pitched in and ambushed pitches out over the plate where he did the most damage. Showcased a primarily pull-side approach during batting practice spraying balls all over the left side from LCF to LF line featuring natural backspin on the ball flight. Recorded a peak bat-exit velocity of 104 mph per Trackman Baseball with a couple absolute missiles hit during his round / up to a 390 foot maximum batted ball distance and 78.5 mph top bat speed according to Blast Motion. High level middle of the order hitter who knows how to situationally hit / results came in game action as well.
Defensively: The primary first baseman demonstrated a solid feel around the bag with a medium center of gravity on the approach off of the left side of his body, soft glove hand that played loosely out in front with a feel for playing through the ball or giving on it. Accurate, high ¾ slot across the diamond with length in the arm swing. INF - 79 mph
Physical: 6-foot-5, 217 pounds; big, imposing, athletic frame. 7.09 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Athletic stance with an even base; small bat waggle with a stride for timing. limited effort with swing is mostly upper body, gifted hand speed, swings up on the ball; 19 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Williams is able to produce 5.2 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 62%. Hard pull-side contact; average Trackman exit velocity of 94 MPH; peak exit velo was 102 MPH. Defensively: Upright, uses a prep hop; sits back, smooth footwork coming off the bag. fields the ball on his glove side and gets rid of it quickly; Short arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot. INF - 81 MPH.
Pitching: Starts in the set on the first base side of the rubber, simple, repeatable actions. Medium arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T 83 MPH, 81-83 MPH. Holds plane well with some arm side run. CB: 68-71 MPH. changes eye level with 11-5 shape. CH: 72-74 MPH. shows late down action.
6-foot-5, 217-pound two-way prospect worked out solely as a position player on this date and took the loudest round of batting practice at the event. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a simple lift-and-replace stride. Showcased a direct swing path and an explosive lower half creating advanced back spin and present power to the pull side. Registered a bat exit velocity of 99 mph and ran a 7.19 60-yard dash. Showcased athetic actions around the bag at first base with a soft glove hand, active feet and 83 mph arm strength across the diamond.
6-foot-5, 210-pound primary pitcher sat 80-83 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Curveball at 67-69 showed 11/5 rotation with two-plane break at times. Changeup at 75-75 was commanded with good arm speed. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and uses a heel-raise stride to begin. Displayed balance throughout with a feel for the barel and the ability to create back spin consistently. Registered a bat exit velocity of 95 mph and ran a 7.25 60-yard dash. Showcased solid footwork and a soft glove hand at first base with 80 mph arm strength.
6-foot-5, 195-pound righty sat 78-81 from a high 3/4 arm slot with small arm-side run while routinely getting down hill. Showed above average command of his curveball at 65-67 with 11/5 rotation. Changeup was thrown with good arm speed at 71-72 but lacks movement at this point in its development. Right-handed hitter stars from a square stance and utilizes a toe-tap stride to begin. Displayed balance throughout with a feel for the barrel. Registered a bat exit velocity of 87 mph and ran a 7.60 60-yard dash. Showcased solid footwork and a capable glove hand around the bag at first base with accurate 76 mph arm strength across the diamond.