21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/06/21
CLASS OF 2022
1B
RHP
Matthew
Fountain
Lansing CC
West Bloomfield (HS) • MI
6' 7" • 185LBS
L/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: D-backs Elite 18u
West Bloomfield (HS) • MI
6' 7" • 185LBS
L/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: D-backs Elite 18u
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
9.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
21
Hard Hit %
6/30/20
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/20
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/21
377
Distance (max)
6/30/20
64
Sweet Spot %
6/30/20
7.39
60
6/22/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
2/06/21
84
OF Velo
6/22/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
2/06/21
80.1 - 82.2
Velo Range
2/06/21
1796
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/21
Changeup
75 - 76
Velo Range
2/06/21
1414
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/21
Curveball
72 - 73
Velo Range
7/15/21
1727
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/21
Slider
70.1 - 72.3
Velo Range
2/06/21
1813
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.64
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.8
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
264
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
135
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
377
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.5
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.
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
61
Distance (avg)
165
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Metro Stars 2.6.21
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
The 2020 Michigan Top Prospect Games I - East (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.7
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.
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Metro Stars 2.6.21
Feb 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
The 2020 Michigan Top Prospect Games I - East (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
58.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
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).
1789
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.
22.2
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).
69.0
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).
1727
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).
74.8
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).
1293
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.7
Slider
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).
1803
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 81.1
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,907
Spin Rate (max)
1,783
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.0
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,890
Spin Rate (max)
1,813
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,171
Spin Rate (max)
1,171
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Metro Stars 2.6.21
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 82.2
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,796
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 69.4
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,814
Spin Rate (max)
1,727
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 72.3
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,787
Spin Rate (max)
1,779
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
1,414
Spin Rate (max)
1,414
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.4
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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)
73.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 24, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Metro Stars - Feb 8, 2021
- 2020 Top Prospect Games I - East - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 3, 2020
- 2020 Top Prospect Games I - East - Quick Hits - Jul 3, 2020
- Results From 2020 Top Prospect Games I - East - Jul 1, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Motor City Shamrocks - Complete Evaluations - Feb 7, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Motor City Shamrocks - Quick Hits - Jan 29, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Motor City Shamrocks - Jan 27, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day Spotlight: Motor City Shamrocks - Jan 13, 2020
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Player Spotlight
Matthew Fountain: 1B/RHP, (2022) West Bloomfield, MI. 6-foot-7, 185-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (59.92 mph bat speed average). (19.51 mph hand speed average). In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 81 mph; showed hard hands. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 84 mph; has choppy footwork, and a lengthy exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.39. On the mound, had a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses high effort. Showed falling off shoulders. Displayed a falling off finish Changeup (74-75 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph with a max of 82 mph; shows some action and consistent command with heavy movement. (Max spin 1907; Avg 1783). His slider (68-70) showed tight action and low in the zone control. (Max spin 1889; Avg 1813).
Scout Evaluation
Matthew Fountain, West Bloomfield, 2022, MI
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-7, 185-pound.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 80.74 mph. 59.92 mph bat speed average. 19.51 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Hard hands. (OF) Choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. 84 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.39 (60-yard).
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Falling off shoulders, a falling off finish.
FB: T82. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 1907; Avg 1783). Consistent accuracy, some action, heavy movement.
CH: 74-75 mph.
SL: 68-70 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action. (Max spin 1889; Avg 1813).
Player Spotlight
Matthew Fountain: 1B/RHP, (2022) West Bloomfield, MI. 6-foot-7, 175-pound. Athletic at the plate, Fountain had an exit velocity of 81 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a wrapping load, then used a long stride. Bat speed is above average and uses an upward swing plane. Created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 84 mph. Behind the plate, shows firm hands, and rhythmic feet. Some accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.65. On the mound, curveball (68-69 mph), changeup (75-76 mph), slider (70-72 mph).Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph with a max of 82 mph;
Scout Evaluation
Matthew Fountain, West Bloomfield, 2022, MI
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-7, 175-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a wrapping load, then uses a long stride. Above average bat speed. Pull side approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 71.58 mph. 61.29 mph bat speed average. 19.90 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) Firm hands, rhythmic footwork. Projectable.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.65 (60-yard).
FB: T82. 80-81 mph. (Max spin 1928; Avg 1795).
CB: 68-69 mph.
CH: 75-76 mph.
SL: 70-72 mph.
Pitching: On the mound a high waist, long leg RHP throws from a high 3/4 arm angle showing a feel for his fastball working the outer half of the plate. Slider with a gradual break thrown for a strike. Two-pitch mix on the bump.
Hitting: At the plate sets up with a balance stands turns his upper body any word wow turning his hips while he swings the bat aggressive through the zone. Shows a top hand release after the point of contact sprayed the ball to all fields.
Fielding: In the infield a long wiry frame prospect covers the ground well fielding the ball out front while creating a throwing lane across the diamond. Threw 81 mph.