22.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/14/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Jacob
Matthews
BOONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (HS) • MS
5' 10" • 168LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: EBC
5' 10" • 168LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: EBC
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
71
Bat Speed (max)
10/14/23
16.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/26/22
30
Hard Hit %
10/28/23
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/28/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/28/23
326
Distance (max)
10/28/23
75
Sweet Spot %
6/18/24
7.34
60
10/28/23
4.14
30-yd
6/28/23
1.74
10-yd
6/28/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
6/28/23
76
INF Velo
6/28/23
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
6/28/23
2.00 - 2.09
Pop Time
10/28/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.5
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.75
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 0.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
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).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Memphis Open
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Oct 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Memphis Open
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.53
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.42
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 AL/MS Border Battle
Oct 14, 2023
Swift
1.89
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.55
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
22.5
Jump Height (max)
22.5
Jump Height (avg)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.47
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
8.0
Run Speed (avg)
1.57
RSi (max)
1.57
RSi (avg)
1,197
Jump Power (max)
24.9
Jump Height (max)
23.8
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.65
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. lean, compact frame with room to add mass.
Hit: RHH. More narrow stance, higher relaxed handset. Small kick to load, moves barrel through the zone, moves hands efficiently. Mostly flat bat path, all fields hitter.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 267' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Longer, quick arm action from over the top.
Defense: 2.16-2.19 pop times. Fundemental glove work behind the dish with smooth transfers and accurate throws. Good positionsing on the block and recover.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 161-pounds. Athletic and leaner body, can continue to add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance with hands slightly higher than back shoulder. Conventional load and stride as hands push back to create more leverage. Level bat path with a middle to pull side approach. Works off back leg slightly. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Quicker arm action.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Very polished with mature set up. Still developing quickness to feet. Good direction on throws. Solid on blocks and bunts.
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60. 17.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Lean frame, plenty of room for added development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with the feet, narrow stance. Mostly flat bat path resulted in numerous line drives back up the middle during BP. 69.1 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Longer arm action.
Defense: 2.12-2.22 pop times. Solid actions with the mitt. Natural on balls in the dirt.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.50 max vertical.
Jacob Matthews, Booneville (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Strong lower half with room for added size and length.
Hit: RHH. Standard square set up, hands start by his ear, athletic small stride Simple swing, flat swing; Long swing wants to get extended out over the plate. Hits balls hard oppo and up the middle, trouble with balls in 65.3 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. INF-76 mph. INF: Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot. Good accurate throws at the ball, ball has some life to it C: Long arm action, 3/4 arm slot, ball carries well. Arm is quick
Defense: 2.10-2.21 pop times. Uses multiple glove pats to time up the baseball, works around the ball well. Keeps his legs under him to delivery a good throw C: Gains ground to delivery throw downs, good fundamental blocks
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 79.65 Edge Score