Current Status:  Non-Active

Eric  Matthews

21 # Second Basemen

Opening Day Age: EXP: 10 Years

     Full Name:  Eric  Andrew  Matthews

     Birthplace:   Zion, IL

     Born:  September  5th,  1990

     High School:  Zion-Benton Township

     College:  University of Hard Knocks

     MLS debut:  May 2nd, 2013

     Nickname:   Mathews

     Bats:   Right   /  Throws:   Right

    Height:   5’08”  /  Weight:   150

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.   /  A.S.A.

     League Level:   Recreational

     Tourney Level:   Rookie

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2019 Stats229180345746.62635641.8121122411.5751.439041.52.62.11.0
Career7727724498163124.588971863.66827831233.5081.2566191.32.11.61.1
Playoffs------------------------
Tournaments------------------------
Fall League36129112266244.48140310.438422617.393.918190.71.71.20.6

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 65 | Arm: 55 | Field: 60 | Overall: 56

First Pro Contract:   Mobstars Softball Team

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Summer  2014

Team debut:  7-16-14  vs.  Emil’s Club,  at  Libertyville Park  going  ( 3  for  5 ,  RBI / Run )

Last Game:  10-15-2021  vs.  Teddy O’Brian Squad,  at  Mundelein, North’  going  ( 0  for  2 )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Wednesday  July 16th, 2014  vs.  Emils Softball,  Gm 1  at  Libertyville Park

First Double:   Monday  July 21st, 2014  vs.  Fighting Aardarks,  Gm 1  at  SportsPark, D’

First Triple:    Tuesday  August 16th, 2016  vs.  New Hope Softball,  Gm 1  at   Mundelein, South’

First Home Run:   Thursday  June 4th, 2014  vs.  Team Mike Club,  Gm 1  at  SportsPark, D’

Scouting Report

Hitting

Ultra-aggressive, Eric Matthews consistently jumps on first pitch, has an open stance with high hands. Has good bat to ball skills, Matthews has a natural feel for hitting and will uses the whole field. Matthews has an advanced approach and has keen idea of the strike zone. Has plus bat speed with some lift; often makes loud contact; recognizes spin but at times, may have trouble barreling it. Matthew very defensive approach when he gets in deep counts. With Matthews bat speed and has some lift and with his strong wrists he gets his hips involved early. Has displayed the ability to backspin the ball during big games; solid pop for small size.

Base-Running & Defense

Eric Matthews’s natural speed is consistently above average and he makes the most of it in every way. With great reads and all-out hustle, Matthews is an alert and aggressive base runner who will take an extra base if the opposing defense is sleeping. Eric Matthews’s defense is the strongest part of his game. He remains to be a premier outfielder who positions himself well and reads the ball off the bat better than most. He continues to cover significant amount of outfield making acrobatic catches from gap to gap. Matthews arm is more above average and quite. He is extraordinarily focused and disciplined and most of his throws hit infielders squarely in the chest.

Awards

Come Back Player of the Year  2019

Utility Player of the Year,  2019

Game Ball,  5 Total