Matt Berliner
15 # Left Center
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 2 Years
Full Name: Matthew Jordan Berliner
Birthplace: Gurnee, IL
Born: March 3rd, 1992
High School: Warren Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 21st, 2013
Nickname: Matt
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 5’09” / Weight: 165
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Stats | 27 | 98 | 97 | 31 | 53 | 49 | .541 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .567 | 5 | 40 | 1 | 1 | .505 | 1.108 | 3 | 5 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Career | 90 | 321 | 316 | 104 | 181 | 164 | .564 | 140 | 14 | 8 | 2 | .633 | 24 | 101 | 5 | 5 | .519 | 1.197 | 12 | 13 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Playoffs | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | .857 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .857 | 1.857 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Tournaments | 15 | 50 | 49 | 8 | 20 | 19 | .400 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .408 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .388 | .808 | 0 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Fall League | 10 | 34 | 31 | 9 | 17 | 14 | .500 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .548 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .452 | 1.048 | 0 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 52 | Power: 50 | Run: 53 | Arm: 55 | Field: 65 | Overall: 55
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Summer 2013
Team debut: 5-21-13 vs. Boned Up Squad, at. SportsPark, C’ going ( 3 for 4 , 2 RBIs )
Last Game: 7-22-14 vs. Impact Softball, at SportsPark, D’ going ( 2 for 3 , 2 RBIs / 2 Runs )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Monday, May 13th, 2013. vs Boned Up Softball, Gm 1 at SportsPark, C’
First Double: Monday, May 20th, 2013. vs Bradshaw Medical Club, Gm 2 at SportsPark, D’
First Triple: Monday, May 13th, 2013. vs Boned Up Softball, Gm 1 at SportsPark, C’
First Home Run: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 vs. Axel Auto Club, Gm 1 at SportsPark, B’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Matt Berliner is a tremendous athlete who is a perfectionist regarding his swing. A team player and a natural leader, Berliner has the ability to wait on pitches that travel deep into his hitting zone before committing. He consistently puts the barrel on the ball thanks to excellent hand-eye coordination. Berliner likes to use the entire field and is more than willing to take what the pitcher gives him. He adjusts well to pitching patterns and game situations, which allows him to be productive even when behind in the count. A singles and doubles hitter; Matt Berliner will keep his swing short, which will help him keep his contact rate high down the road.
Base-Running & Defense
Matt Berliner natural speed is consistent with his peers and he makes the most of it in every way. With good reads and all-out hustle, Berliner is an alert and aggressive base runner who will take an extra base if the opposing defense is sleeping. Few players in the game are more underrated from a national standpoint than outfielder Matt Berliner.He ranks among the league leaders in numerous defensively categories on an annual basis, and rarely is mentioned when the topic is centered on the game’s premier performers. Berliner covers plenty of ground with his speed and his plus-plus accurate arm unquestionably plays well and rarely makes any mental mistakes.
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