Matt Hermsen
4 # Second Basemen
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 5 Years
Full Name: Matt Hermsen
Birthplace: Waukegan, IL
Born: March 8th, 1986
High School: Waukegan Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 22nd, 2012
Nickname: Hermsen
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 5’11” / Weight: 175
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Stats | 42 | 172 | 169 | 79 | 105 | 98 | .610 | 77 | 12 | 4 | 5 | .787 | 21 | 72 | 0 | 3 | .580 | 1.397 | 4 | 13 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Career | 150 | 572 | 552 | 226 | 337 | 299 | .589 | 228 | 35 | 13 | 23 | .777 | 71 | 203 | 5 | 20 | .542 | 1.366 | 18 | 37 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Playoffs | 7 | 23 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 15 | .826 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.450 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 3 | .750 | 2.276 | 1 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Tournaments | 37 | 138 | 132 | 53 | 82 | 73 | .594 | 46 | 15 | 5 | 7 | .902 | 27 | 42 | 2 | 6 | .553 | 1.496 | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.1 |
| Fall League | 27 | 107 | 104 | 49 | 70 | 66 | .654 | 47 | 9 | 3 | 7 | .981 | 19 | 48 | 1 | 3 | .635 | 1.635 | 1 | 9 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 53 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 54
First Pro Contract: Hot Carls Softball Squad
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Fall League 2011
Team debut: 10-1-11 vs. No Doubt Softball Club, at. SportsPark, B’ going ( 1 for 3 )
Last Game: 10-29-15 vs. Emilio’s Club, at. Libertyville Park’ going ( 4 for 5 , 2 RBIs / 3 Runs )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Saturday, October, 1st, 2011 vs. No Doubt Softball, Gm 1 at. SportsPark, B’
First Double: Tuesday, May, 29th, 2012 vs. Locos Softball, Gm 1 at. SportsPark, D’
First Triple: Tuesday, June, 26th, 2012 vs. Up North Pub Club, Gm 2 at. SportsPark, D’
First Home Run: Tuesday, June, 26th, 2012 vs. Up North Pub Club, Gm 1 at. SportsPark, D’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Matt Hermsen remains one of the most prolific hitters in the game, hitting well over league average. He has strong, quick hands that allow him to drive the ball. A perfectionist regarding his swing, Hermsen is prone to late slumps when his mechanics go slightly awry. A fine natural hitter with excellent power, Hermsen made great strides in his plate discipline last season, improving his on-base numbers from earlier in the season. Low short-pitches are his achilles’ heel, but utilizing that patience against them will bring those numbers up again. At the plate, Hermsen has quick wrists and a fast bat. He can drive the ball to any field with aplomb.
Base-Running & Defense
There are few better base runners in softball than the hard-driving Matt Hermsen. He combines good decisions with extreme aggressiveness to take extra bases and break up double plays. He has taken as many as 30 extra bases in a season, so that threat cannot be ignored. Defensively, Hermsen is a solid defender in the middle infield as he attacks grounders with reckless abandon and possesses a strong, accurate throwing arm. His range is above average, but he is sure handed and can turn the double play with consistency. These abilities garnered Hermsen a Gold Glove some day.
Awards
Player of the Month, May 2015
Player of the Month, July 2015
