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
| 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 | 22 | 91 | 80 | 34 | 57 | 46 | .626 | 35 | 6 | 4 | 1 | .812 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 11 | .575 | 1.439 | 0 | 4 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Career | 77 | 277 | 244 | 98 | 163 | 124 | .588 | 97 | 18 | 6 | 3 | .668 | 27 | 83 | 12 | 33 | .508 | 1.256 | 6 | 19 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Playoffs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tournaments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fall League | 36 | 129 | 112 | 26 | 62 | 44 | .481 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .438 | 4 | 22 | 6 | 17 | .393 | .918 | 1 | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
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
