Matt Manning
Born:
01/28/1998 (Age: 26)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 190
Primary Position: RHSP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
1st Rd. (#9 overall), 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (DET)
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: High School
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | John Eshleman |
| Report Date: | June 28th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | May 16, 2018 |
| Level: | Class A |
| Affiliate: | West Michigan Whitecaps |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Tall, wiry strength, moves fluidly for his size despite some stiffness in overall actions. Above-average athlete.
Mechanical Notes
Quiet, athletic SWU; excellent balance, posture over rubber, slight shoulder tilt, lands even, minimal spine tilt to clear arm; follows through online to plate with excellent extension; when timing is off, does not consistently follow through all the way. Arm action is clean from break with length in back; plus armspeed; on-time release.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 55 | Mid-Rotation Starter | Moderate |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 55 | — | — | Pitch projects to get some swing and miss because of plus plane and above-average movement. Has potential for plus but command does not project to allow frequent swing and miss in zone. |
| Pitch projects to get some swing and miss because of plus plane and above-average movement. Has potential for plus but command does not project to allow frequent swing and miss in zone. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 55 | 55 | 93 | 91-95 | Could sit higher if he wanted to add effort. Sailed 94s and 5s up in zone. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 55 | — | — | Average tailing life across the zone w hard run in on RHs. With consistent follow through, gets plus plane; I project that consistency to come based on athleticism. |
| Average tailing life across the zone w hard run in on RHs. With consistent follow through, gets plus plane; I project that consistency to come based on athleticism. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 45 | 50 | — | — | Pacing of delivery was off; missed spots up and out over plate, especially when arm was late and he didn't finish with best follow through. Trust he can repeat quiet delivery, but timing up long limbs will always challenge player. |
| Pacing of delivery was off; missed spots up and out over plate, especially when arm was late and he didn't finish with best follow through. Trust he can repeat quiet delivery, but timing up long limbs will always challenge player. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 55 | 60 | 77-78 | 77-79 | 12-6 downer curve with late depth; he mostly stays on top of it Tried to guide a few that he hung; should improve consistency. Pitch will induce swings and misses in and out of zone; flashed ability to throw for good strikes. |
| 12-6 downer curve with late depth; he mostly stays on top of it Tried to guide a few that he hung; should improve consistency. Pitch will induce swings and misses in and out of zone; flashed ability to throw for good strikes. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 50 | 80 | 80-81 | Infrequent use in outing. Plus separation from FB; good armspeed; minimal movement and command at present. Trusting the athlete and quality of the delivery to improve this pitch. |
| Infrequent use in outing. Plus separation from FB; good armspeed; minimal movement and command at present. Trusting the athlete and quality of the delivery to improve this pitch. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 50 | 60 | — | — | Has feel for the strikezone and confidence to locate FB in zone to contact even when down in count. CB can be thrown in zone. |
| Has feel for the strikezone and confidence to locate FB in zone to contact even when down in count. CB can be thrown in zone. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Plus | Plus |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Solid #3-4 SP future on strength of fastball/curveball combination and plus control. Athleticism and quiet delivery are positive indicators of command improvement, change up development, and ability to eat innings.
