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Matthew McDowell
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
-
Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
-
High School: BrookfieldState: CT
- Summer Team: CT Eagles Baseball
-
Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Pitching
87
Max FB
(03/05/22)
80 - 87
FB
(03/05/22)
71 - 73
CB
(03/05/22)
69 - 71
CH
(03/05/22)
Position
7.06
60-yard
(03/05/22)
94
INF Velo
(02/11/24)
91
Exit Velo
(10/02/21)
4.43
H-1st
(02/21/21)
Power Speed Score
(02/11/24)
Trackman - Fastball
90.8
Velocity (max)
(02/11/24)
88.4 - 90.4
Velo Range
(02/11/24)
87.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/20/21)
2438
Spin Rate (max)
(02/11/23)
2346
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/11/24)
IVB (max)
(02/11/24)
IVB (avg)
(10/02/21)
HM (max)
(10/02/21)
HM (avg)
(07/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/11/23)
Spin Score (max)
(07/13/21)
Zone %
(02/11/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/11/23)
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
90.8
Velo Range
88.4 - 90.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.8
Spin Rate (max)
2398
Spin Rate (avg)
2346
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
89.2
Velo Range
86.8 - 88.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
87
Spin Rate (max)
2438
Spin Rate (avg)
2231
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.1
Velo Range
79.8 - 82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.9
Spin Rate (max)
2002
Spin Rate (avg)
1942
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.9
Velo Range
78.8 - 83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.5
Spin Rate (max)
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
1970
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.8
Velo Range
80.8 - 83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.2
Spin Rate (max)
2344
Spin Rate (avg)
2126
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.7
Velo Range
76.1 - 80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.3
Spin Rate (max)
2112
Spin Rate (avg)
1996
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: CT Gamecocks 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
78.5
Velo Range
78 - 78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.6
Spin Rate (max)
2139
Spin Rate (avg)
2083
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Connecticut Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 22, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
75.9
Velo Range
67.5 - 74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.1
Spin Rate (max)
1912
Spin Rate (avg)
1679
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.0
Velocity (max)
(02/11/23)
73.6 - 75.7
Velo Range
(02/11/23)
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/11/23)
2380
Spin Rate (max)
(02/11/23)
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/11/24)
IVB (max)
(02/11/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/11/24)
HM (max)
(02/11/24)
HM (avg)
(02/11/24)
Extension (avg)
(03/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/11/24)
Zone %
(02/21/21)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/11/24)
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.7
Velo Range
68.1 - 69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.6
Spin Rate (max)
2187
Spin Rate (avg)
2096
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
76
Velo Range
73.6 - 75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.6
Spin Rate (max)
2380
Spin Rate (avg)
1987
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
66.9
Velo Range
64.8 - 66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.3
Spin Rate (max)
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
1812
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.2
Velo Range
62.4 - 66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
61.5
Spin Rate (max)
1815
Spin Rate (avg)
1754
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71
Velo Range
67.5 - 71
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.5
Spin Rate (max)
1884
Spin Rate (avg)
1667
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.2
Velo Range
64.9 - 67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.6
Spin Rate (max)
1634
Spin Rate (avg)
1626
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: CT Gamecocks 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
64
Eff Velocity (avg)
62.4
Spin Rate (max)
1765
Spin Rate (avg)
1765
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Connecticut Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 22, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.4
Velo Range
56 - 68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
63.6
Spin Rate (max)
1734
Spin Rate (avg)
1577
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
64.3
Velocity (max)
(03/20/21)
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/20/21)
1586
Spin Rate (max)
(03/20/21)
1586
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/20/21)
IVB (max)
(03/20/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/20/21)
HM (max)
(03/20/21)
HM (avg)
(03/20/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/20/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/20/21)
Zone %
(03/20/21)
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.7
Spin Rate (max)
1586
Spin Rate (avg)
1586
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.3
Velocity (max)
(02/11/23)
75.6 - 79.3
Velo Range
(02/11/23)
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/11/23)
2399
Spin Rate (max)
(02/11/23)
2100
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/11/23)
IVB (max)
(02/11/23)
IVB (avg)
(03/05/22)
HM (max)
(02/11/24)
HM (avg)
(03/05/22)
Extension (avg)
(03/20/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/22/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/11/23)
Zone %
(02/11/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/11/23)
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.9
Velo Range
73.4 - 75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.1
Spin Rate (max)
1303
Spin Rate (avg)
1190
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
79.3
Velo Range
75.6 - 79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.5
Spin Rate (max)
2399
Spin Rate (avg)
2100
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
68.2
Velo Range
67 - 68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.1
Spin Rate (max)
1544
Spin Rate (avg)
1383
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.6
Spin Rate (max)
1522
Spin Rate (avg)
1522
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: CT Gamecocks 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
66.5
Velo Range
64.7 - 66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.6
Spin Rate (max)
1903
Spin Rate (avg)
1669
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Connecticut Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 22, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
68
Velo Range
64.9 - 67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.3
Spin Rate (max)
1594
Spin Rate (avg)
1527
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/11/24)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/11/23)
251
Distance (avg)
(02/11/24)
363
Distance (max)
(02/11/24)
Hard Hit %
(03/05/22)
Sweet Spot %
(10/02/21)
Line Drive %
(10/02/21)
Fly Ball %
(02/11/24)
Ground Ball %
(02/11/23)
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.7
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
363
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.9
Distance (avg)
185
Distance (max)
304
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.9
Distance (avg)
180
Distance (max)
276
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.6
Distance (avg)
231
Distance (max)
324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Connecticut Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.8
Distance (avg)
131
Distance (max)
285
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.8
Distance (avg)
195
Distance (max)
296
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.5
Distance (avg)
184
Distance (max)
301
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Gamecocks 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.7
Distance (avg)
167
Distance (max)
302
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Connecticut Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 22, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.8
Distance (avg)
181
Distance (max)
300
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
(03/20/21)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/22/20)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
(03/20/21)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/11/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(03/05/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(03/05/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/11/24)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/11/24)
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
20.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
63.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
70.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24
Hand Speed (avg)
22.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
66.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England State Games - Classes of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Oct 2, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
22.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
69.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.6
Bat Speed (avg)
68.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
22.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
68.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Gamecocks 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
71
Bat Speed (avg)
68.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Connecticut Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 22, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
65.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Swift
Swift
1.78
10-yd
(02/11/24)
4.06
30-yd
(02/11/24)
7.24
60-yd
(02/11/24)
19.3
Run speed (max)
(02/11/24)
0.57
RSi (max)
(02/11/23)
1644
Jump Power (max)
(02/11/23)
25.5
Jump Height (max)
(02/11/23)
19.3
Jump Height (avg)
(02/11/23)
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McDowell Thrilled To Be A UConn Commit
BROOKFIELD, Ct. - It was a very simple recruiting process for Matt McDowell, who is now a University of Connecticut commit.
“It went super fast, it only took six months,” the incoming sophomore at Brookfield High School explained about his recruitment “They started seeing me freshman year of high school.”
There was a lot that caught the attention of the coaches with the Big East Conference school.
“They definitely liked my athletic frame,” the 6-2 180-pounder related. “They also liked my attitude and maturity.”
That is just the start of what stood out about the top-ranked 2025 shortstop in New England, a two-way prospect at the next level.
“I was up to 89 at a showcase with them,” noted McDowell. “That was the main thing that brought me to the scholarship level. I’m very versatile and can play multiple positions.”
For now, the 235th-rated 2025 in the nation will have an opportunity to play shortstop and pitch.
“It’s still early in the process, but I want to be two-way and they believe in me as a two-way,” McDowell said. “I think I can bring hitting, defense and pitching to the program.”
Making a commitment to the university an hour from home is, admittedly, a bit inconceivable for the 15-year-old.
“UConn is such a great school, and they have a great baseball program,” McDowell pointed out. “They have amazing coaches, the facilities are top notch and they have good academics to go along with it.
“I love baseball, it’s such an amazing sport, and I can’t believe I’m going to play it in college,” McDowell continued. “In eighth grade I went to a PBR and after that I have had a lot of opportunities. I went to the Junior Future Games and that helped me believe I could be a great player.”
McDowell had more good to say about what helped his college recruitment.
“I went to a lot of PBRs and performed well at most of them,” McDowell said. “Without PBR I wouldn't have had the exposure and UConn probably wouldn’t have seen me.”
His father also played a major role in getting where he is today in the sport.
“My dad practices with me every day,” McDowell said. “He’s coached for 30 years running a summer program that I’m in. He’s really helped me with the little things.”
Making a commitment before starting 10th grade in high school was not a difficult decision according to the left-handed hitting McDowell.
“I just got a really great offer,” related McDowell, who did not talk with any other college during his recruitment. “UConn has been my dream school since I was little so it’s nice to be able to play there.”
McDowell believes it will be beneficial on both ends.
“I want to challenge myself,” McDowell said. “I think I can help UConn get to Omaha and win the College World Series.”
But improvement is needed to make that happen.
“I need to fill out, get stronger and gain more weight,” McDowell explained. “That will help with velos. I feel speed is the key for me now. If I can get faster, I’ll be a better baseball player in general.”
With a college major still unknown, the 4.1 student is grateful to have his future taking shape.
“It was a very exciting feeling to commit, I still can’t believe I’ve done it at such a young age,” McDowell said. “I’m going to a very good Division I school for baseball and it’s amazing to have this opportunity.”
The second-rated 2025 in New England has high expectations about what college will be like.
“This is going to be such a great experience going to watch soccer and some of the other sports there,” McDowell concluded. “I’m just a big sports guy and I love all of them. I’m definitely looking forward to this.”