Matthew
Canizares

Physical: Durable, athletic starter’s build at 6-foot, 180lbs. 

Pitching: RHP - Started off of the right side of the rubber from the stretch-only. Higher leg lift with fluid actions into footstrike using drop/drive in the delivery. Created good separation at release from a H ¾ slot and got arm-speed on the front side. The FB ranged from 87-89 mph with high spin traits (2450rpms+) and played up in velo with some extension on top of hitters (6.2 feet AVG). Mixed a hard-sweeping 75-77 mph SL that clipped 2567rpms and then killed/faded a low 80’s CH to the arm-side out of a similar window.

Physical: Twitchy, athletic 5-foot-11, 170lb frame with feel for his body and two-way abilities. 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Upright, shoulder-width start as the hands operated loosely at the head. Utilized a short lift and replace stride on-time with a barrel tip, initiating through a smooth, slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Connected early in the swing producing loud contact to all fields, working gap to gap in the approach. Mature hitter that found barrels consistently up to a T96 mph bat-exit velocity (via Trackman). Posted an impressive 50% line drive rate / 80% hard hit rate split, pointing towards a great chance to hit for average at the next level. A 346 foot batted ball distance suggests big time juice when getting the bat head out at extension, hinting at home-run power to pull.

 Defensively: The outfielder demonstrated a quick first step and low posture on the approach, stayed behind the baseball while fielding off the left side and showed off a deliberate, downhill crow hop before releasing from H ¾ slot. Able to work at a quick pace during game action; loud arm strength to the target out of a full arm-circle (89 mph, accurate, carry). 

Pitching: RHP - Started out of the stretch-only off the left side of the rubber; quick leg lift to an above-average height, getting down the slope with good athleticism into footstrike. Repeated and landed in-line towards the plate, using a quick arm to pound the zone at 84-86, T87 mph (strikes, 2462 rpms, occasional hop). Mixed a hard-sweeping 74-76 mph CB for swing/miss when ahead in counts, up to T13 inches of horizontal movement.

Physical: 5-foot-10, 165 pounds; lean, athletic frame. 7.14 runner in the 60.
 

Offensively: RHH. Wide, athletic base with hands level with shoulders; small lift and replace leg kick. Aggressive with quick bat, flat path to the point of contact with good extension, one handed finish.  Line drives to all fields; peak Trackman exit velocity of 91 MPH.
 

Defensively: Starts with his left foot forward in an athletic position; Consistent, smooth footwork on approach. Smooth hands, clean transfer; medium arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot.   OF - 81 MPH.
 

Pitching: Sets up on the first base side slightly offset, uptempo delivery, high leg kick above his waist with a hip coil, strides directly at home plate. Clean, moderate take back along with a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 80-83 MPH. Plays with some life through the zone. CB: 70-73 MPH. Sharp 12-6 break. CH: 74-75 MPH. Heavy arm side fade. 

Physical: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build with room to grow. 6.95 runner in the 60; 4.28 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Keeps bat low, consistent rhythm waiting for pitch, toe tap instead on leg kick, slight bend in the knees Spreads the ball to all parts of the field, quick/level swing through the zone, consistent turning of the hips. Strong contact hitter with power. 89 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: Consistent footwork approaching the ball, keeps body level and down attacking the ball, strong/accurate arm. Over the top arm slot, quick throw.   OF - 93 MPH.

Lean frame build at 5-foot-10 160 pounds. Ran a personal best 7.04 60. Offensively - Works from an even setup with a slight leg kick; quiet and repeatable actions that produced a consistent flat path through the zone. Gap to gap line drive results in his batting practices. Defensively- Showed above average arm strength at NYS games at 91 MPH from the OF and was 90 MPH at the Future Games. Projects well at all 3 spots; effortless with his tracking and arm shows that it might be able to hold a few miles per hour. 

An athletic projectable build at 5-foot-10,160 pounds. Defensively- The outfielder shows active footwork. Has an aggressive approach to the baseball. Stays under control. Throws from a high ¾ arm slot. Throws have carry and shows an accurate arm. Top throwing velocity from the outfield was 91 MPH.

A lean 5-foot-10, 160 pounds athletic frame. Ran a 7.11 in the 60 yard dash and 4.05 home to first. Offensively- the right handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance with slight bend in the knees. Short load, hands start low and raise up before attacking the baseball. Direct path to the baseball. Short compact swing. Hard consistent contact during the hitting portion. Top exit velocity was 83 MPH. Defensively- the outfielder displayed athletic actions during the defensive portion. Aggressive and under control charging the baseball. Smooth exchange to a quick release on throws to the plate. Fast arm action. Top throing velocity was 85 MPH. The 2021 OF is a must follow.