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Player Spotlight: RHP Matt Kesel (Francis Howell Central, 2018)

June 16, 2017

Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director

Matt Kesel (Francis Howell Central) is a 6-foot-3 215-pound right pitcher. 

Kesel has a strong frame and high three quarters release. He has a controlled to leg lift, accelerates down the mound. He stays in line,  and throws with some effort.

His fastball was at 87-90 mph at the Winter Pitchers Showcase and he posted to the top fastball velo at the Top Prospect Game - St. Louis on June 6.  He shows an 11-to-5 action breaking ball with gradual action  His change up has arm side sink, 81-82 mph, near fastball arm speed.

Here is a look inside the recruiting process for Matt Kesel.

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

Kesel: I am looking for a school where I will have an opportunity to earn a spot on the field, a school that will continue my development as a player, a school that puts a competitive team on the field, and a school with a good business program.

PBR: How did you do your junior year? What were your high school statistics? And how did your team do? 

Kesel: Our team was 15-11-1. I worked mostly in relief this year and was 1-2 with 1 save.

PBR: What are you goals for your senior season?

Kesel: To be a regular starter all season and help lead our team to a district title.

PBR: What travel team do you play for?

Kesel: St Louis Bandits

PBR: Are you playing fall ball with a team?

Kesel: No

PBR:  Do you play any other sports?

Kesel: No

PBR: What are your ACT and GPA? 

Kesel: ACT: 23  GPA 3.14

 

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