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2019 Mid-Atlantic Prospect Showcase
Matthew Phillips is a 2022 1B/LHP/OF with a 6-0 185 lb. frame from Norfolk, VA who attends Maury. Nice athletic build with good strength for his age and more to come, long limbs, very projectable physically. Left handed hitter, has a nice shift into contact and a loose extended swing with a high finish and lots of natural lift, turns his hips well at contact to help generate bat speed and leverage, swung the bat exceptionally well in the games and really showed his power potential, handled velocity with ease, ball is loud off the barrel. 7.87 runner, had smooth athletic actions in both the outfield and at first base, makes very accurate throws due to his balance. Also pitched, long extended arm action leading to a high 3/4's arm slot. Fastball topped out at 77 mph with nice cutting life at times, worked down in the zone well, mixed in an occasional soft breaking ball and threw strikes. Very interesting power potential. Named to the Mid-Atlantic Showcase Top Prospect List.