A Retrospective On Rockies Tyler Matzek
Over at Fangraphs, I posted a scouting retrospective on Tyler Matzek titled, “2011 Proves Rocky For Rockies Tyler Matzek” including information about the August 2011 start I was in attendance for. And while I saw plenty of improvement from the September 2010 start which dropped his prospect status significantly in my mind, He was still [...]
Sally Stock Watch: Arenado, Erlin, Matzek, Peguero
Scouting the Sally takes a look back at four prospects previously scouted and where they are currently at in their development. Prospects include Rockies Nolan Arenado and Tyler Matzek, Giants Francisco Peguero and Rangers Robert Erlin.
Scouting Notes: Tyler Matzek, P, Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Tyler Matzek had difficulty maintaining his stuff late in 2010. Here are scouting notes and video from the second and third time I saw him pitch in person.
Mid-Season All-Scouting Team – The Pitchers
As July winds down, I’ve had the opportunity to see more than half the Sally league and thought it would be a good idea to work through a starting lineup and pitching staff of the best talent to pass through this season. This exercise is also in anticipation of my negotiating a trip with the [...]
Savannah vs. Asheville: Matzek the Sequel & a Bunch of Sand Gnats Moves
The Savannah Sand Gnats opened up the second half in what was a bittersweet evening at the park for me. For the past year and a half, I’ve seen Wilmer Flores in the Savannah lineup night in and night out without fail. In a changing of the guard, Flores was promoted to Port St. Lucie and slick fielding Wilfredo Tovar was added to the roster.
Game Report: Tyler Matzek, SP, Colorado Rockies
With a nasty streak and the stuff to back it up, Tyler Matzek took the mound to a gaggle of scouts and media members clamoring for a look at who I consider to be the biggest prospect who is still somewhat of a mystery on the blogosphere. Sure, we have all heard the name, but his spending the first couple of months of the season in extended spring training has left him much less covered than other top prospects such as Stephen Strasburg or Mike Trout. In only his third professional start, Matzek did not disappoint as he shut down the Savannah Sand Gnats for six dominant innings after allowing a leadoff home run to Mets prospect Alonzo Harris.
Prospect Video: Tyler Matzek vs. Wilmer Flores
In another addition of “who did Wilmer Flores face this week?” Uber-prospect Tyler Matzek of the Colorado Rockies overpowered the Savannah Sand Gnats for six strong innings. However, with two hard-hit balls including a double, Wilmer Flores held his own against one of the top pitching prospects in the game. Why not use Scouting the [...]