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2023 Northeast Academic Showcase
Matthew Collins is a 2024 OF/RHP with a 5-11 176 lb. frame from East Islip, NY who attends East Islip. Works from a medium, sturdy frame with some physical upside. Primary outfielder, works through the baseball at a deliberate pace, displayed sound glove actions, delivered fairly accurate throws, recorded arm strength up to 74 mph. Secondary right-handed pitcher, works from a full wind-up delivery, utilizes a belt-high leg lift and medium stride into foot strike, breaks into a shorter arm path. Located the fastball well, topped it out at 73 mph. Mixed in a slower breaking ball for swings and misses, showed some horizontal tilt. Flashed a changeup with slight fade to disrupt hitters' timing. Right-handed hitter, starts in an even base with tight hands and a low back elbow, utilizes a big leg lift trigger. Has some present bat speed, creates some strength at impact when timed up, can work the entire field, recorded an exit velocity of 75 mph. Ran a 7.21 sixty-yard dash. Great student.