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2021 13U/14U Mid South Showcase
Marvin Mathews is a 2024 RHP/C, 1B, 3B with a 5-9 183 lb. frame from Horn Lake, MS who attends Horn Lake. Medium, square shouldered frame with some present strength to frame, additional room to grow. Ran a 7.86 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, begins with a side step into delivery, higher leg lift up past belt and gets tall on backside; longer stride down the mound, gets rotational with upper half at times, full arm action through the back working to a higher three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 73 mph, shows occasional cut action given release and stays off of barrels, induced steady ground ball contact, can incorporate additional lower half. Knuckleball flashed tumbling life to it up to 62 mph, tends to slow on release of curveball, short 11-5 shape up to 64 mph. Fields the ball out front at first base, similar full arm action on throws and shows some carry across the diamond, extra steps moving through the ball, showed balance and ability to drop slot. Right-handed hitter, begins with a bent knee stance and a lower back elbow to start at the plate; loads hands back at start of swing, utilizes a toe tap for timing. Handsy swing, gets mistimed with mechanics, works on a linear pat through the zone, creates line drive contact when on time.