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Current Status: Non-Active

Matt Cross

14 # Shortstop

Opening Day Age: % EXP: 5 Years

     Full Name:  Matthew Michael Cross

     Birthplace:    Detroit, MI

     Born: February 10th, 1993

     High School: Warren Township

     College: U.W. Whitewater

     MLS debut: February 18th, 2012

     Nickname:   Cross

     Height:  5’11”  / Weight:  165

     Bats: Right / Throws: Right

     Sanctions:   N.S.A. / A.S.A. / FSA

     League Level:    Competitive

     Tourney Level:    Rookie

Gms P.A. A.B. Runs O.B. Hits O.B.P 1H 2H 3H 4H S.L.G X.B. RBIs KO BB A.V.G O.P.S RE RFC R / G OB / G H / G BI / G

2019 Stats 42 164 151 61 94 79 .573 60 12 4 3 .715 19 50 5 13 .523 1.288 2 8 1.5 2.2 1.9 1.2

Career 73 264 250 91 153 136 .580 100 25 7 4 .748 36 98 8 14 .544 1.328 3 14 1.2 2.1 1.9 1.3

Playoffs 13 38 33 8 17 12 .447 11 1 0 0 .394 1 15 0 5 .364 .841 0 1 0.6 1.3 0.9 1.2

Tournaments 18 64 60 28 42 38 .656 26 6 4 2 .967 12 21 4 4 .633 1.623 0 2 1.6 2.3 2.1 1.2

Fall League 11 44 40 15 26 20 .591 18 2 0 0 .550 2 9 0 4 .500 1.141 2 5 1.4 2.4 1.8 0.8

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 65 | Arm: 60 | Field: 70 | Overall: 60

First Pro Contract:   WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization

WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Winter 2012

Team debut: 2-18-12 vs. InFamous Club at Myrtle Beach, SC.  going  ( 1 for 4 , 4 Runs )

Last Played: 8- 3-19 vs. A V P Softball Club at SportsPark, C’  going  ( 0 for 3 )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit: Saturday, February 18th, 2012 vs. InFamous Softball,  Gm. 1  at Myrtle Beach, SC.

First Double: Saturday, February 18th, 2012 vs. Barley 12 Club,  Gm. 2  at Myrtle Beach, SC.

First Triple:    Sunday, March 11th, 2012 vs. Juggernauts Softball Squad,  Gm. 4  at Lafayette, IN.

First Home Run: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018  vs.  Sluggers Men’s Softball,  Gm. 2 at Mundelein North

Summer League Stats:

Season Gms P.A. A.B. Runs O.B. Hits O.B.P 1H 2H 3H 4H S.L.G X.B. RBIs KO BB A.V.G O.P.S RE RFC

2020 2 7 7 3 6 6 .857 6 0 0 0 .857 0 5 1 0 .857 1.714 0 0

2019 42 164 151 61 94 79 .573 60 12 4 3 .715 19 50 5 13 .523 1.288 2 8

2018 60 213 200 69 122 107 .573 78 19 6 4 .750 29 92 7 13 .535 1.323 2 10

2015 4 15 15 3 6 6 .400 6 0 0 0 .400 0 2 1 0 .400 .800 0 2

2014 2 8 8 4 7 6 .875 5 1 0 0 .875 1 1 0 0 .750 1.750 1 0

2012 7 28 27 15 18 17 .643 11 5 1 0 .889 6 3 0 1 .630 1.532 0 2

Playoffs Stats:

Season Gms P.A. A.B. Runs O.B. Hits O.B.P 1H 2H 3H 4H S.L.G X.B. RBIs KO BB A.V.G O.P.S RE RFC

2019 5 16 15 3 2 1 .125 0 1 0 0 .133 1 4 0 1 .067 .258 0 1

2018 8 22 18 5 15 11 .682 11 0 0 0 .611 0 11 0 4 .611 1.293 0 0

Tournament Play:

Season Gms P.A. A.B. Runs O.B. Hits O.B.P 1H 2H 3H 4H S.L.G X.B. RBIs KO BB A.V.G O.P.S RE RFC

2020 2 7 7 3 6 6 .857 6 0 0 0 .857 0 5 1 0 .857 1.714 0 0

2019 9 29 26 10 18 15 .621 9 1 3 2 1.077 6 13 3 3 .577 1.698 0 0

2012 7 28 27 15 18 17 .643 11 5 1 0 .889 6 3 0 1 .630 1.532 0 2

Fall League Stats:

Season Gms P.A. A.B. Runs O.B. Hits O.B.P 1H 2H 3H 4H S.L.G X.B. RBIs KO BB A.V.G O.P.S RE RFC

2020 4 13 11 1 6 3 .462 3 0 0 0 .273 0 3 0 2 .273 .734 1 2

2019 2 9 8 3 6 5 .667 4 1 0 0 .750 1 6 0 1 .625 1.417 0 2

2018 5 22 21 11 14 12 .636 11 1 0 0 .619 1 0 0 1 .571 1.255 1 1

Statistically Speaking:

When Matt Cross name comes up, most people talk about his prodigious line drives, both in batting practice and in games. While Cross offensive exploits in the Lake County Leagues were outstanding -- an OPS of 1.580 for a teenager in his first taste of full-season ball is a big reason why he got promoted -- his ability to play shortstop may have been just as big of a reason for his promotion. In 10 games at shortstop with his squad, Cross had a 5.18 range factor.
Upside Potential:

You name it. A top-of-the-order, All-Star-caliber extra base threat who will also be a run producer, all while playing outstanding infield defense.
They Said It:

"We're excited about Matt Cross. He's finally somewhere it kind of matters. But we're as enthused, if not more, by his approach. He's learning to be a professional. He's taking care of himself, which was a concern. He was a young guy who didn't know how that works. He had to figure some things out. He's shown tremendous improvement in that area. He has the chance to someday be a leader, a guy you can count on. He's a quality young man and some of that is starting to show. On the field, his bat is what it is. It's as high a ceiling as a young guy can have." -- Jack Glasscock – WHAT? Scouting director
Awards

Gold Glove 2019

Come-Back Player of the Year 2018

Gold Glove 2018

Player of the Month Award  June 2018

Player of the Month Award  August 2018

Game Ball, 5 Total

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All Time Roster

Current Status: Non-Active

Matt Cross

14 # Shortstop

Opening Day Age: % EXP: 5 Years

Full Name: Matthew Michael Cross

Birthplace: Detroit, MI

Born: February 10th, 1993

High School: Warren Township

College: U.W. Whitewater

MLS debut: February 18th, 2012

Nickname: Cross

Height: 5’11” / Weight: 165

Bats: Right / Throws: Right

Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A. / FSA

League Level: Competitive

Tourney Level: Rookie

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 65 | Arm: 60 | Field: 70 | Overall: 60

First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization

WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Winter 2012

Team debut: 2-18-12 vs. InFamous Club at Myrtle Beach, SC. going ( 1 for 4 , 4 Runs )

Last Played: 8- 3-19 vs. A V P Softball Club at SportsPark, C’ going ( 0 for 3 )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit: Saturday, February 18th, 2012 vs. InFamous Softball, Gm. 1 at Myrtle Beach, SC.

First Double: Saturday, February 18th, 2012 vs. Barley 12 Club, Gm. 2 at Myrtle Beach, SC.

First Triple: Sunday, March 11th, 2012 vs. Juggernauts Softball Squad, Gm. 4 at Lafayette, IN.

First Home Run: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 vs. Sluggers Men’s Softball, Gm. 2 at Mundelein North

Summer League Stats:

Playoffs Stats:

Tournament Play:

Fall League Stats:

Statistically Speaking:

Upside Potential:

You name it. A top-of-the-order, All-Star-caliber extra base threat who will also be a run producer, all while playing outstanding infield defense.

They Said It:

Awards

Gold Glove 2019

Come-Back Player of the Year 2018

Gold Glove 2018

Player of the Month Award June 2018

Player of the Month Award August 2018

Game Ball, 5 Total