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2018 Sunshine West Showcase
Matt Surprenant is a 2019 3B/C/OF with a 5-10 175 lb. frame from San Diego, CA who attends Cathedral Catholic HS. Medium frame with a strong build. Primary third baseman with smooth paced footwork while surrounding the baseball. Funnels out front and works to a taller throwing position through transition. Shows developing range and released from a three-quarters arm slot topping at 77 miles per hour. Also worked out defensively from the outfield showing aggressive footwork while closing to and working through the baseball. Maintains momentum towards the bag at pick up. Created softer carry to the bag while releasing from a three-quarters slot, topped at 79 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with an upright, slightly open stance and toe tap trigger. Created some linear shift into contact with lower half. Inside path to contact with a slightly lifted barrel plane through extension. Swung with intent and showed developing feel for the barrel. Created hard contact to the middle of the field with occasional carry to the gaps when on time and squared. Good student.