Steven Matz

The Mets as we all know drafted Steven Matz with their first pick in the draft in the second round, how much about Matz do you know?

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Matz is list as 6'3 185, which appears to be generous, if you have seen a picture of him. He is from East Sautucket on LI, and has been a lifelong Met fan, and is recently dead grandma was a diehard Met fan, and she would have been proud. He throws lefty, which makes him the first Met to be chosen first overall by the Mets since (AAAAGH!!!!) Scott Kazmir.

This season Matz pitched 52 innings and allowed onyl 2 runs, I know that in High School there is npot a lot of talent, so stats do not mean much, but that is pretty impressive at any level. He throws from 88-92 on average with his fastball, which is not considered hard, but not soft, he has reached 94 at times this season, and at the age of 18 still has room for improvement.

He throws a curveball that is above average, but you still have to remember he is onlt 18, and has plenty of time to work on his curveball. He can throw it above average because of good spin and arm speed, so you can not read what pitch he is about to throw. He also throws a change-up at times that is very inconsistent, he will go straight to Rookie ball when signed.

If the Mets fail to sign him, he will play for Coastal Carolina University.