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Matt Thaiss’ Info
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 197
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Birthday: 5/6/95
School: Junior/Virginia
Position: C
Matt Thaiss’ Scouting Report
Thaiss is one of the best catching prospects in the draft this year, with his above average contact and power potential. He also has a great arm, but needs to improve his defense if he wants to be a big league catcher. Thaiss has a great approach at the plate and has more walks than strikeouts his past two seasons.
Strengths
- High baseball IQ
- Above average power potential
- Good contact hitter
- Sound approach at the plate
Weaknesses
- Needs to improve his defense
- Needs to add more strength
Matt Thaiss’ Scouting Grades
| Tool | Grade/Projection |
|---|---|
| Contact | 55/60 |
| Power | 45/55 |
| Run | 30/30 |
| Arm | 50/55 |
| Field | 40/45 |
| Overall | 50/55 |
Matt Thaiss’ Stats
| Year | Team | Age | G | AB | AVG | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Virginia | 19 | 26 | 68 | .265 | 11 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .306 | .338 |
| 2015 | Virginia | 20 | 67 | 254 | .323 | 49 | 82 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 26 | .413 | .512 |
| 2016 | Virginia | 21 | 60 | 232 | .375 | 55 | 87 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 59 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 16 | .473 | .578 |
Matt Thaiss’ Draft Projection
Mid First to Compensation Pick
Matt Thaiss’ Pro Comparison
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