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2012 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Matthew Johnson is a 2013 3B/RHP with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Ankeny, IA who attends Ankeny. Athletic frame with strength. Good actions at 3B, has feel for fielding, gets to balls. Long, slinging arm action, ball comes out well and is accurate. Left handed hitter with lots of potential. Hands back, aggressive swing. Hands get to balls easily, has bat speed, pop comes easily. Homeruns in BP, comes off well with backspin. Quick tempo on the mound, deep grab in back, stays arm side. Online, from low 3/4 slot. Short stride, aggressive, goes right after hitter. Hard breaking slider is out pitch with hard two plane break. Two way potential at college level. Good student.