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2020 Fall Connecticut Showcase
Matthew Minckler is a 2023 SS/2B, OF with a 5-11 145 lb. frame from Greenland, NH who attends Portsmouth. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout. Ran a 7.08 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, moves well on feet and shows athleticism to actions, fields the ball out front and works through it well, tight arm action in the back, ball comes out cleanly, shows nice body control to overall actions. Also pitched, leg lift to belt and gets tall on backside, short and quick arm action working to a three-quarters release point, creates extension out front. Fastball topped out at 79 mph, mostly true in life with occasional short life down in the zone. Pitched to contact, can refine directionality down the mound, mixed a curveball with bite to it up to 66 mph, tends to slow on release. Righthanded hitter, begins with an even stance and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate, utilizes a leg lift trigger for timing at the plate. Loose hands and wrists in swing, hits the ball out front with consistent extension. Occasionally gets to front side early, shows ability to drive the ball at point of contact, gets uphill with path at times. Very good student. Named to Fall Connecticut Top Prospect List.