81
Velocity (max)
6/15/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
RHP
Matthew
Kitchens
Macon East (HS) • AL
6' 1" • 160LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Team Georgia
6' 1" • 160LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Team Georgia
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 81
Velo Range
6/15/21
1929
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Changeup
70.5 - 71.4
Velo Range
6/15/21
1543
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Curveball
66 - 71
Velo Range
9/29/19
2420
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/21
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/21
279
Distance (max)
6/15/21
71
Sweet Spot %
6/15/21
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/21
15.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/21
-
Hard Hit %
6.95
60
6/15/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
6/15/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.2
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.77
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Team Georgia Scout Day
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Team Georgia Scout Day
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1929
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2420
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1543
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Team Georgia Scout Day
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 80.3
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,929
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.9
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.6
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,471
Spin Rate (max)
2,420
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.4
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.4
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,587
Spin Rate (max)
1,543
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
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On the mound he did a very solid job of repeating his mechanics and stayed on line to the plate. Worked from a high ¾ slot, creating big time action on all three of his pitches. He showed nice feel and confidence in all three pitches. The FB was up to 76 mph and he did a nice job of commanding this pitch down in the zone. The change up was delivered from the same arm speed as the FB and was very deceptive showing a 10 mph difference in the 2 pitches. His best pitch on the day was his breaking ball as he showed slider type action and it was very late breaking and difficult for hitters to pick up. The breaking ball showed a spin rate of mid to upper 2500’s. Offensively the stance was even and the hands were set high in the stance and he used a small toe tap approach in the box. Stayed short with the hands and used the middle of the field. In the OF he showed a very quick transfer and gave the catchers something easy to handle on the back end. A lot to like in this ‘23 grad, especially on the mound