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2014 Atlantic Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Matthew Bates is a 2015 SS/RHP with a 5-9 155 lb. frame from Lynchburg, VA who attends LIberty Christian Academy. Bates has an athletic build with room to fill out. Hits from a slightly open stance. Short leg lift trigger and strides to square. Line drive swing plane with mid field approach. Aggressive in box. Makes consistent contact. Defensively, arm works well, good actions to ball, has quick release with good carry out of hand. Also pitched, online delivery. Quick arm. Fastball has good am side run and sink. Change up also has good sink and uses it as out pitch. Good runner with 6.93 Sixty. Good Student.