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Matt Shaw, IF
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Scouting report
The MVP of the Cape Cod League this summer, Shaw showcased a standout combination of power and speed. The Massachusetts native hit .360/.432/.574 with five home runs and 21 stolen bases in 36 games. Shaw continued to hit during Bourne’s championship run, hitting .261/.419/.522 with a home run in the deciding game against Brewster. Shaw’s well-balanced profile is driven by above-average power and bat-to-ball skills. His ability to handle a variety of pitch shapes was notable. Shaw produced a .993 OPS against sliders, a 1.250 against curveballs and a 1.162 against changeups. He showed the ability to catch up to velocity, too, hitting .326/.418/.511 against fastballs. Elevated fastballs could be a problem, eliciting most of his swinging strikes. Shaw is an excellent baserunner who reads pitchers and gets excellent jumps, though he’s not the burner his stolen base total suggests. He’s unlikely to have the range for shortstop, and there are some questions around his infield actions and internal clock.