LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2006 California Uncommitted Showcase
Matthew Serret is a 2007 OF/P with a 5'11'', 160 lb. frame from Hesperia CA, who attends Hesperia HS. Selected as a Top Prospect at this event. Serret was one of the more intriguing players in the showcase. He is a talented position player with a pretty high ceiling but also is a good looking pitching prospect. Time will have to tell which way he goes, long term. Serret has a lean, wiry strong, athletic body that projects well. Offensively he hits hard line drives and ground balls, with a flat swing plane and middle of the field approach. He has good bat speed and keeps his hands inside the ball through contact, creating nice barrel lag. His hands work very well too. Everything about Serret "lively" (save for his 60 time, but he runs well home to first, indicating that his burst is better than his straightaway speed) so keep close tabs on him, he will really come on when he gains more strength. He is also a good base runner, showing aggressiveness, instincts, and making hard turns. Defensively he showed a strong (85 from the OF) and quick arm, making low trajectory throws. Serret approaches the ball athletically with excellent body control. He has the tools, fundamentals, and instinccts to be a well above average outfielder. On the mound he pitches with a high 3/4 slot, with a loose and quick arm. His arm works easily and cleanly, with easy effort. His fastball topped at 84 but there is more velocity to come. Serret's fastball moves on both sides of the plate. He used a fastball/change-up combo and showed feel for pitching. Serret is a strike thrower and can pitch with his fastball. He is a strong student and one of the more interesting unsigned players in Southern CA. Everything about his game is projectable.