Preseason All State Spotlight: Matthew Ford
February 4, 2019
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The Preseason All-State will split into two days this year after a banner event in 2018 saw over 100 players descend on Virginia Sports Complex in Ruther Glen, Virginia to be seen by the PBR VA/DC staff. In the coming weeks, we will spotlight players that we are excited to see again at our biggest pre-season event.
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Scouting Report
NOVA Fall Review 9/22/18
Ford is 5-9 with a lankier athletic frame that has projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced open stance, strides on line, loads back, has rhythm to his swing, hips rotate completely, he maintains good balance during his swing. Very short to ball, quick bat with some whip to it, line drive swing with some uphill extension through the ball, showed good approach working middle of the field, exit velocity was 85. Behind the plate, quick exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, position velocity was 73 and pop times were 2.06-2.19, showed some accuracy on throws. Showed versatility working out at multiple positions, arm played up to 77 in the infield and 81 in the outfield. Ran a 7.18 60 yard dash