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2018 Southeast Prospect Showcase
Maximilian Mattern-Knuesel is a 2020 C/RHP with a 6-1 170 lb. frame from Berlin, BE who attends IMG Academy. Recorded a 7.94 second 60-yard dash time. Large frame with long limbs and plenty of room to fill out. Primary catcher with solid fundamentals, sound footwork, and a clean transfer. Deliberate actions overall with arm strength recorded up to 69 mph; best pop time recorded of 2.21 seconds. Secondary righthanded pitcher with a turn step into a leg lift at the belt. Higher arm slot and breaks his hands early. Short, online, and loose arm stroke with a good tempo and generates solid momentum toward the plate. Utilizes lower half nicely and shows a big breaking 12/6 curveball and lands it well for strikes with good depth. Righthanded hitter with a high hand set, high back elbow, and an inward leg lift trigger into a stride. Full swing path and gets on plane nicely. Inside hand path with a line drive approach.