2009 MLB Draft Preview: Scouting Tyler Matzek
http://www.baseball-intellect.com/scouting-tyler-matzek/
I’ve stayed quiet so far in regards to the 2009 baseball draft as I’ll be
doing most of my draft reports after the draft, but I do want to provide some
thoughts on a some of the top players leading up to the draft, specifically
the high school pitching prospects in hopes that people will be able to
differentiate what each prospect offers.
Amongst the top left handed pitching high school prospects in this year’s
draft are: Tyler Matzek, Matt Purke, and Tyler Skaggs. We start with Matzek…
Tyler Matzek | LHP | Capistrano Valley High School in California
Label - The Safe Pick
Signability - Pretty good bet to sign based on most reports
Teams Linked to Matzek - He’s been linked to most teams in the top-10 with
the exception of Washington. Matzek seems most linked to San Francisco and
Cincinnati.
Body Type - Very good pitcher’s build with some projection remaining
Stuff
Fastball - 90 - 94 with above average life…shows an ability to sink or cut
the pitch…uses it to both sides of the plate…controls it well, but the
actual command of the pitch could still use some work…potential for an
increase in velocity as he continues to fill out his frame
Slider - Clocked between 82 and 84…good break across the plate…gets right
handers to swing over top of it
Curveball - Slow 11-to-6 curve clocked in the low 70’s…an excellent
change-of-pace pitch to use when hitters are sitting on something hard…a
little inconsistent as he’s prone to hanging it at times
Change-Up - An average pitch, which may not sound like much, but you have to
consider the fact that many high school level pitchers don’t even show a
feel for a change-up, let alone have an average one.
Mechanics
Clean, though unspectacular mechanics…employs a sort of twist or turn of his
upper body as he strides into foot plant in order to generate a healthy
amount of separation between his torso and hips. He also scap loads well,
stretching the elastic muscles and tendons in the shoulder region, which
helps with velocity…his arm action does have a bit of length to it.
Other Notes
Doesn’t have explosive stuff, but does everything well. Has an advanced feel
for pitching, especially for a high schooler and could move much quicker than
your typical prep arm.
Best Case Outcome - Front of the rotation starter…probably closer to a No. 2
than a No. 1
More Likely Outcome - No. 3 starter
Up Next - Matt Purke
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