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Matthew Barnes
2008 GRAD
 |  RHP/1B
 |  Bethel, CT
MLB DRAFT
ROUND 1 - 2011
MLB DEBUTED
Sep 09, 2014
Best PG Grade
9
ABOUT PG GRADES
NATIONAL RANKING CT STATE RANKING
657 NA
NA NA
OVERALL RHP OVERALL RHP
Projectable righty was up to 88 at NE top
Bethel
HIGH SCHOOL
6-4
  190

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R
BATS/THROWS
34 and 4 mos
AGE
17 and 11 mos
Age at 2008 Draft
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2007 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase  
Matthew Barnes is a 2008 RHP/1B from Bethel HS, residing in Bethel, Connecticut, with a 6'4"/190 pound frame. Matthew has a lean and lanky frame. He pitches from a 3/4 arm slot with long and loose arm action. Barnes has good arm speed and a live arm. He has good mechanics with some effort in his delivery. Matthew has an 88 mph fastball with arm side run and good command. He has a sharp 11-5 curveball at 71 mph and a solid changeup at 75 mph. Barnes has a projectable body and arm and the ball comes out easy. He is an excellent student.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+3 MPH
FB Velo since 10/06/2006
Best PG Grade: 9