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2022 Fall Academic Showcase
Matthew Drinkwater is a 2026 RHP/3B/SS with a 6-1 165 lb. frame from Madison, AL who attends James Clemens. Long and lean athletic build with lots of room to get stronger. Primary right handed pitcher, has a deliberate slow paced delivery with a high leg lift start, levers a high front side well and gets downhill from a high 3/4's arm slot, repeats his mechanics well. Showed a true three-pitch mix and threw strikes, fastball topped out at 80 mph, has confidence in his change up and throws it with arm and body speed, gets on top of his curveball well. Projects in all areas on the mound. 7.60 runner in the sixty. Plays infield when not on the mound, moves very well laterally and to the ball for his age and size, obvious athleticism, makes accurate throws and can play on the run. Right-handed hitter, hits from a slightly open stance with limited shift into contact, has an exaggerated short inside swing, works middle away with a high contact approach, has the athleticism to open up his swing and turn the barrel with a more aggressive approach. Good student. Named to the Fall Academic Showcase Top Prospect List.