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2016 Mid Atlantic Top Prospect Showcase
Matt Devlin is a 2017 LHP/OF, 1B with a 6-0 165 lb. frame from Chatham, NJ who attends Chatham High School. Large, athletic frame with square shoulders with long limbs and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout. Ran a 7.14 60-yard dash. Primary lefthanded pitcher, high leg lift up past belt, does a nice job of getting tall on backside, lands slightly closed with front foot which helps create angle at release. Balance to delivery with an up-tempo release, quick and compact arm action coming through the back to a three-quarters release point. Fastball up to 82 mph with natural cut action, occasionally finishes across body, nice angle to glove side when on top of ball, projects with additional lower half incorporated into release. Curveball shows solid depth at 71 mph when on top, tight rotation and spin, comes out of the same slot. Full arm action through the back in the outfield, extended three-quarters release, short steps moving towards the ball with quickness, fields the ball out front, fluidity to arm action with present arm strength. Lefthanded hitter, begins with a wide base and a slightly open stance with a high back elbow in the box. Uses a leg lift trigger at start of sing, shows a line drive swing plane coming through the zone and creates contact out front while showing the ability to work to all fields, best comfort to pull side. Gets upper body dominant at times but does a nice job of remaining on time with leg lift trigger, shows a feel for the barrel and looseness to the hands. Very good student. Named Mid Atlantic Top-Top Prospect List.