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2016 Mid Atlantic Top Prospect Showcase
Daniel Matranga is a 2017 OF/1B with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Kennett Square, PA who attends Archmere Academy. Large, athletic frame with square shoulders and a projectable build with present strength to frame. Ran a 6.90 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, takes short steps moving towards the bag and does a nice job of getting low at the ball, fields the ball out front and shows good energy moving towards it, full arm action in the back, occasionally opens front side and gets under throws, higher release point, shows accuracy to throws. Loose and quick arm action from first base, moves on feet well coming off the bag and pivots nicely with quick and balanced footwork. Righthanded hitter, begins with a high hand set and back elbow in the box. Short and direct swing path to the ball, uses a simple lower half shift while striding into contact. Uses hands well in swing and shows a consistent feel for the barrel, produces steady line drive contact to all fields and shows strength off the barrel with a good finish through the ball. Good student. Named to Mid Atlantic Top-Top Prospect List.