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

Posted by Noelle Montes on Friday, May 3, 2024
Track Record: The 2018 fifth-rounder from Notre Dame had an impressive debut season before struggling to a .232 mark at High-A in 2019. He was on the Phillies’ 2020 instructional league roster, where he stood out for significant strength gains and improved bat speed. His gains carried over to the 2021 season, where he excelled at Double-A and posted a 126 OPS+ in 71 big league at-bats, including starting in multiple games down the stretch as the Phillies chased a wild card.

Scouting Report: Vierling showed some of the best exit velocities in the organization during spring training, turning in 115-116 mph speeds off the bat thanks to the strength gains he made during the 2020 shutdown. The Phillies believe his power now grades out at plus, and his bat-to-ball skills have improved as well, though he needs to cut down on swing-and-miss. Vierling is an impressive athlete who can play both corner infield spots and anywhere in the outfield, with plus speed and above-average defense in center field to go with a plus arm. The Phillies believe Vierling’s bat and ability to play multiple positions will make him a super-utility player who could carve out a long big league career.

The Future: After ending the season in the big leagues, Vierling should be back in the mix for a spot on the MLB roster for 2022 Opening Day.

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