6-foot-5 RHP Matthew Barnes II brings projection, strike-throwing upside, and SEC-level frame to UC Davis
Matthew Barnes II is a long, high-upside right-hander whose biggest selling point is projection: at 6'5" with a strong 205-pound build, he has the frame scouts like for adding velocity and durability, and Perfect Game has documented fastball growth with a best fastball of 91 mph. He is a fit for a team that values developmental arms with room to grow, but the public data is thinner than for more established college pitchers, so his current impact is better evaluated as upside and tools-driven rather than proven production.
