Werk’s value lies in versatility, arm strength, and academic discipline
Matthew Werk is a **multi-role pitcher/utility piece** for South Dakota State who has shown real lineup flexibility, enough mound ability to make his pitching debut in 2025, and enough offensive pop to homer, steal a base, and score three times in a single game in 2024. He also brings a track record of consistency off the field as a four-time academic letter winner. The caution flag is durability: his 2024 season ended with injury, so the fit is best for a staff that values adaptable, high-character players with upside and room to build back volume.
