Shane Matheny, 3B. DOB: 6/5/1996. B-L, T-R. 6'1", 205 lbs. Drafted 2017 Round 23.
2017 College: .309/.408/.471, 16 2B, 3 3B, 3 HR, 5 SB, 28 BB, 36 K, 226 AB.
2017 SS: .284/.381/.333, 5 2B, 12.7 BB%, 16.9 K%, 118 PA.
Shane Matheny was slick fielding, no-hit 3B for Washington St, but broke out at the plate in 2017. In one article I found, Matheny credits an injury suffered in a summer league for his turnaround. He said sitting on the bench and talking to older players and coaches helped get him in the right frame of mind at the plate and learn to trust his ability and not try too hard. In his first pro experience, he produced impressive K and BB percentages, but little power in a small sample size. Those peripheral numbers are enough for me to label him a deep sleeper. His first full pro season will be key, whether it's in Augusta or San Jose. If he can keep getting on base, the defense should help him achieve a MLB career at least as a reserve.
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