LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Matthew Lichtenberger is a 2020 RHP/3B with a 5-10 175 lb. frame from Pound Ridge, NY who attends Fox Lane. Medium frame with a lean, athletic build. Projects for additional size with strength. Primary right handed pitcher who worked exclusively from the stretch. Utilized a smooth paced leg lift to belt and stayed balanced at gather. Works to the plate with slightly drop and drive actions while landing at a closed from side position. Generated some crossfire at release form a high three-quarters arm slot. Fastball produced some downhill angle through the zone flashing occasional run in the low to mid 70's, topped at 75 miles per hour. Looked to fill the zone early in counts and attack hitters with fastball. Also worked out defensively from the infield showing fluid footwork while rounding the baseball. Funnels the baseball from a slightly deeper position and works through transfer with loose, smooth exchanges. Released from a three-quarters arm slot producing accurate carry across the infield topped at 79 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with an even, balanced stance and high back elbow set. Creates slight hand coil at load while lower half works to contact with linear actions. Loose path to contact with a slightly lifted barrel plane through extension. Flashed some feel for the barrel with occasional bat speed through the zone. Stayed balanced throughout swing when from side trigger was on time producing solid jump off the barrel to the middle of the field. Good student as well.