Matt Hall Stats & Scouting Report

IP	32.1
ERA	8.91
WHIP	2.01
BB/9	5.85
SO/9	9.74

Full name Matthew Thomas Hall
Born 07/23/1993 in Independence, MO
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Missouri State
Debut 09/15/2018
Drafted in the 6th round (190th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2015 (signed for $239,400).

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Hall has one of the best curveballs in the country. It's a true plus pitch that he throws over and over, generating swings and misses, even from hitters who are looking for it and he can spot it to lefthanders and righthanders. His 85-89 mph fastball plays up because his curveball is such a weapon and also because he knows how to lull hitters to sleep. He'll sit 85, 86 and then pop an 89 that seems harder than that because he's messed with the hitter's timing. Hall has also added a slider this year that works as a nice occasional surprise. Hall is a divisive prospect for evaluators as there are few analogs to compare him to. Analytically, his numbers are excellent--he led Division I in strikeout rate and there's no doubting the breaking ball, but his well below-average fastball raises concerns. Some teams have him much higher on their draft boards, especially those who see him as a lefty reliever who can move quickly.

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Track Record: Since his college days, Hall has been known for his curveball. He used the pitch to whiff 171 batters in 125 innings in his junior year at Missouri State before becoming the Tigers’ sixth-round pick in 2015.The pitch also helped him carve up the low minors, including 126 more strikeouts between two Class A levels in his first full pro season.

Scouting Report: Hall fronts his three-pitch arsenal with a below-average fastball that sits in the high 80s and touches 90. His best pitch is his curveball, which he spins very well and throws in the upper 70s. His changeup is below-average, but has the potential to get to an average pitch with further refinement. He has average control of all his pitches. Detroit personnel point to improved command, especially with the fastball, as a big key for his success in the minors this year.

The Future: Hall made his major league debut in 2018, and should be in the mix for a spot in the Tigers’ bullpen in 2019. Without a step forward with his fastball, Hall’s ceiling is a matchup lefty in the pen.
Hall busted out in a big way his junior year at Missouri State when led the NCAA with 171 strikeouts in 125 innings. He capped off his brilliant season when he spun a one-hitter with eight strikeouts against Arkansas in the Super Regionals in what turned out to be his final outing. The Tigers popped Hall in the sixth round and gave him a $239,400 signing bonus. Hall's primary weapon is a slow, sweeping curveball thrown in the 69-73 mph range that gives lefthanders fits. His fastball is below-average at 86-88 mph, and his changeup is in the developmental stages and a clear third pitch at this point. He dominated at low Class A West Michigan, going 8-0, 1.09 with 72 strikeouts in 66.1 innings but ran into more trouble at high Class A Lakeland. He walked more than four hitters per nine innings at that level, and surrendered nearly a hit per inning. He was effective against lefties at both levels, however, allowing just seven extra-base hits--no home runs--in 145 plate appearances all season. That role as a lefthanded specialist is Hall's most likely path to the majors.

Draft Prospects

Hall has one of the best curveballs in the country. It's a true plus pitch that he throws over and over, generating swings and misses, even from hitters who are looking for it and he can spot it to lefthanders and righthanders. His 85-89 mph fastball plays up because his curveball is such a weapon and also because he knows how to lull hitters to sleep. He'll sit 85, 86 and then pop an 89 that seems harder than that because he's messed with the hitter's timing. Hall has also added a slider this year that works as a nice occasional surprise. Hall is a divisive prospect for evaluators as there are few analogs to compare him to. Analytically, his numbers are excellent--he led Division I in strikeout rate and there's no doubting the breaking ball, but his well below-average fastball raises concerns. Some teams have him much higher on their draft boards, especially those who see him as a lefty reliever who can move quickly.