LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2023 National Academic Showcase (Tues/Wed)
Matthew Pond is a 2026 2B/3B, MIF with a 5-9 145 lb. frame from Fort Mill, SC who attends Legion Collegiate Academy. Recorded a 7.44 second 60-yard dash time. Primary second baseman with a medium frame and lean athletic build. Two-hand funnel out front with mid-body exchange while fielding. Deliberate footwork to gather sitting back on the ball with throws across the diamond at 79 mph. Left-handed hitter with a wider base and open stance with high-hands start mid-body. Hanging knee-lift trigger stride to square with hands separating into slot. Feel for the barrel with rhythm to his swing and impact to the pull side. Big movements into swing with weight shifting to backside before launch with good swing path and lofted impact out front. Excellent student with a 4.84 GPA.