Matt Manning Stats & Scouting Report College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

Fastball: 60. Changeup: 55. Curveball: 60. Control: 55.

TRACK RECORD: The son of former NBA power forward Rich Manning, Matt was committed to St. Mary’s to play both basketball and baseball but instead signed with the Tigers as the ninth overall pick in 2016. After overcoming some developmental growing pains during his first full season, Manning ascended three levels the following year and won Eastern League pitcher of the year in 2019 at Double-A Erie. He began 2020 at the alternate training site but was shut down in late August with a right forearm strain. He was back throwing and working out at instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Manning possesses a natural, athletic fluidity to his 6-foot-6 frame and generates excellent extension on his pitches. His fastball sits 92-95 mph and touches 98. His plus curveball features sharp, downward action that plays well off his heater. Manning’s changeup flashes above-average with sinking action, but it still needs further improvement. Manning has worked incessantly to refine his delivery and repeat his arm slot. His tempo, athleticism and penchant for attacking the strike zone give him potential above-average control.

THE FUTURE: Manning still has to polish his changeup and overall delivery. Once he does, he’ll be closer to fulfilling his frontline starter potential.

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