LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2004 National Academic Showcase
Matthew Ailey is a well built 6'2" right handed hitting catcher from Morristown, TN. He moves well for a big catcher, with good foot quickness and some running speed on the bases. Ailey’s quickness behind the plate helps him in blocking and receiving, and puts his pop times in the playable range. He could improve his arm strength a little which would get his pop times below 2 flat. Ailey doesn’t take full advantage of his strength with a bat in his hands. He pulls his hands in very close to his body and never gets any real extension to or through the ball. If he can make some basic adjustments he’ll improve immediately as a hitter. Overall he has a very good feel for the game. Matthew is an outstanding student.