All Time Roster
Eric Matthews
# 21 / 3B
Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 5’08" Weight: 160
Full Name: Eric Andrew Matthews
Born: September 5th, 1990
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: College Of Lake County
First Pro Contract: Mobstars Softball Squad
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 )
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: College Of Lake County
First Pro Contract: Mobstars Softball Squad
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 )
| Year | Gms | PA | AB | Runs | O.B. | Hits | 2B | 3B | HR's | RBI's | B.B. | R.E. | A.V.G. | O.B.P. | O.P.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Stats | 22 | 91 | 80 | 34 | 57 | 46 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 0 | .575 | .626 | 1.414 |
| Career | 77 | 277 | 244 | 98 | 163 | 124 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 83 | 33 | 6 | .508 | .588 | 1.256 |
| Playoffs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | .--- | .--- | .--- |
| Tournaments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | .--- | .--- | .--- |
| Fall League | 36 | 129 | 112 | 26 | 62 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 17 | 1 | .393 | .481 | .918 |
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 Club, Gm 1. at SportsPark D’
First Triple: Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 vs. New Hope Softball, Gm 1. at Mundelein South
First Home Run: *
First Triple: Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 vs. New Hope Softball, Gm 1. at Mundelein South
First Home Run: *
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.
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