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2014 Sunshine Southeast Showcase
Matthew Clopton is a 2015 OF/LHP with a 5-7 180 lb. frame from East Point, GA who attends Woodward Academy. Clopton has a medium sized frame with a thick stocky build. Defensively he has developing footwork to the ball with developing outfield actions. He throws with a long arm action and has arm strength up to 75 MPH. At the plate, Clopton starts with an open stance and uses a hand load to start his swing. He has a lower hand set and raises and wraps to get loaded. Clopton has some hand quickness and some bat speed and is short to the ball. He showed some pop to the pullside and looks to drive the ball. Clopton pitches from a high 3/4 arm slot with a shorter arm action He throws a 12/6 curveball at 61 MPH that he has feel for. Good student.