Matthew
Buckingham

2/17/18:  6-foot, 185 pound outfielder hits from a balanced setup and short stride.  Smooth hand load, short path to contact.  Creates lift.  Above average bat speed.  Partial use of lower half.  Pull side approach.  High exit velocity of 87.  Defensively, throws topped 79mph from a short arm swing into high 3/4 slot.  Average hands.  Plays through the baseball.  Ran a 7.07 60 yard dash.

 
2017 Spring Scout Blog:  5-foot-11, 165 pound sophomore outfielder finished 1-3 for the Royals.  Open setup, smooth load.  Some feel in the box.  Line drive approach.  Bat stays in the zone.  Above average bat speed.  Athletic movements. 

2/26/17:  The 5-foot-11, 165 pound outfielder hits from a slightly open setup with smooth load.  Hands go back, leg gets down consistently on time.  Level bat path, quick hands.  Produced hard contact.  Top exit velocity of 85mph.  In the outfield, moves well and plays through the ball.  Fluid footwork and long transfer.  Throws topped at 79 with a long 3/4 arm action.  Ran a 7.34 60yd dash.