20.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Matthew
Hartsfield
Mills E Godwin (HS) • VA
5' 9" • 178LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Va Seminoles- Phillips
5' 9" • 178LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Va Seminoles- Phillips
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
12.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/19/23
28
Hard Hit %
6/18/24
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
344
Distance (max)
7/24/24
78
Sweet Spot %
6/18/24
6.98
60
6/19/23
3.85
30-yd
7/24/24
1.7
10-yd
7/24/24
20
Run speed (max)
6/19/23
84
INF Velo
7/24/24
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
2/18/23
2.00 - 2.14
Pop Time
2/18/23
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
9/15/23
76 - 77
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
68 - 70
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
61 - 62
Velo Range
6/14/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
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).
4.01
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
52.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
52.0
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).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
344
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.
18.1
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).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.5
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC State Games
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 VA/DC Preseason All-State Session III - RVA
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
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.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
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.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC State Games
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 VA/DC Preseason All-State Session III - RVA
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.4
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.02
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.90
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.97
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2024
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.
73.37
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.
63.4
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Future Games: Team Virginia Game 3 Quick Hits - Jul 28, 2024
- Future Games: Team Virginia Game 2 Quick Hits - Jul 27, 2024
- Future Games: Team Virginia Workout Day Quick Hits - Jul 25, 2024
- 2024 VA State Games Superlatives: Best Defenders - Jun 27, 2024
- State Games Superlatives: Best Defenders - Jul 3, 2023
- State Games Superlatives: Best Hit Tool - Jul 3, 2023
- State Games Superlatives: Speedsters - Jun 29, 2023
- PAS RVA Superlatives: Top Speedsters - Feb 23, 2023
- PAS RVA Superlatives: Best Hit Tool - Feb 23, 2023
- PAS RVA Superlatives: Best Defenders - Feb 21, 2023
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Physical
2024
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: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 178-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: SH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Quick, slightly uphill barrel path. 66.9 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, with fluid footwork.