Matthew
Cross

Committed to Pittsburgh from Niagara CCC

Has a strong, thick athletic body type at 5-foot-11-inches, 175-pounds. Wide receiving base, big target behind the plate. Receives well with clean and soft hands, great transfer and solid catching demeanor, 1.97 was his best pop-time. At the plate begins with a slightly open stance and shows a relaxed approach. Smooth load and short stride, into a short, quick compact swing. Some uphill tilt at the point of contact, Solid hitter with power potential and great upside.

Cross stands a strong, 5-foot-11, 175-pounds with a plus catching body. At the plate he starts slightly open front side, hands back on the pitch. Hands power inside the ball, short path, barrel is slightly inclined, hips get through the ball, short stride with great extension, high finish. Next-level bat. From behind the plate he receives with soft hands, wide body. Throws to second show him gaining ground, high-3/4 slot with 2.03 accurate pop times. Expect some big things from Cross.