Matthew Stevens is a 2013 catcher, 5'10/145lbs., attending Annandale HS in Annandale, VA. Stevens showed clear improvement in his running times and pop time by lowering both since his last combine in the spring of 2011. Stevens is a nice looking 2013 catcher with projection to be a sub 2.0 pop time catcher real soon. Stevens posted a very nice 2.05 pop time and 74mph arm velocity reading. Behind the dish, his feet get started early and he his underway as he transfers out of the glove. He has balance and stays behind his throws with very nice hands and transfer speeds. Stevens showed big improvement in his pop time. Stevens dropped his pop time by .15 sec from his last event he attended. Hitting form the RH side of the plate he showed 78mph exit velocity off the radar tee. Stevens uses a slight rock back loading action to get his swing started with a tall stance and nice balanced approach. There looks to be more power in his frame with a more aggressive, attacking, action to the ball. Line drive swing plane with quiet head during his swing. Recruiters will want to see Stevens "get after it" more at the plate. Stevens is quick for a catcher, posting a 5.00 forty and a 4.31 forty time with nice athletic stride and gait. Athletic with very nice developing tools. College projection. 4 star rated player.
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