Matthew Houle '17 Recruiting Profile
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December 2015
July 2015
June 2015Personal Statement
My name is Matthew Houle and a Senior at University of Detroit Jesuit High School. I am 5'11” and 195 lbs. I throw and bat right-handed. While I enjoy playing high school football, basketball and baseball, baseball became my true passion. My main goal is to gain a quality college education while using my athleticism and baseball abilities to make a solid impact in a competitive college baseball program. Currently, I specialize at catcher and with athleticism can play the outfield. I am very competitive both on and off the field. One thing that gives me a competitive edge is my work ethic. I put extra time in to work on my swing, catching skills and fielding techniques to stay sharp and ensure that I continue my development as a player, example is working with a private catcher coach to continue building my skill set. This private coach has uplifted my game knowledge and performance; Rick Sellers.
Last year I was on Varsity as a Sophomore, contributed both in game and bullpen. The Varsity Head Coach at U of D Jesuit is Jim Mancuso, 248-978-4280. I played summer ball with the 18U Michigan Bulls with Head Coach Sean Gallagher 248-376-1085. Through my young years of playing baseball I have had many great experiences in playing against good competition to make me better and to understand the game more than I already know. My athletic work ethic is also with academics and work hard at being the best student possible at an academic demanding college preparatory high school. Planning my college academics, at this time, I plan on majoring in areas of Sports Management and business. College is a lifelong decision, and important to find a college that fits with a competitive baseball program and quality education within my majors.
I look forward to the challenge and opportunity!
Thank You for your time, it is appreciated.
Sincere Regards,
Matt Houle
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #8
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #8
- 2014 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #8
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2016 Bulls MI (18U)
- 2015 A Green MI (18U)
- Catcher, First Base, DH
- 2014 Michigan Bulls 17U (Independent)
- Sean Gallagher; [email protected]
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Jimmy Mancuso
- Travel / Club Coach
- Sean Gallagher
- Private Coach
- Rick Sellers
- Travel / Club Coach
- Stan Eldridge
- Private Coach
- Joel Fischer
- Strength
- Sean McHugh
Events
- Camp/Event
- Gerken Memorial Tournament
- 5/27/16 to 5/28/16
- Went 4/9, 4 RBIs, 2 singles, 2 doubles, 2 so; swinging, grnd out, line out cf, fly out right center at fence outfielder made a great catch, 3/3 in throwing guys out. Team took 3rd place. However, semi game was a great come back being down 5-11, lost 12-13. We really kept battling, came up a little short. Good tournament, really enjoyed it.
- Camp/Event
- Elite Camp
- 12/13/15 to 12/13/15
- Barreled ball to all fields with HR over score board. Pop time resulted in a 1.95-1.97. Evaluation rating was 1-4; with results of a 3 in categories indicating DI level player. Was not able to run 60 due to sprained ankle.
- Camp/Event
- Northern Michigan Underclass Games / invite only
- 7/07/15 to 7/07/15
- The game went well, was 3-5 with a single, double and a triple (stretched out a double into the triple)...defensively there was no one to throw out, blocking went well. PBR comments; Slightly upright and open stance. Strong to the ball showing some pull side power. Quick hands and excellent swing plane. Receives well behind the plate while gaining positive ground towards second base.
- Camp/Event
- Ohio Elite Showcase
- 7/01/15 to 7/01/15
- Hit the ball hard to all fields. Improved exit velocity recorded an 89. Other stats consistent, however, continue to work out to improve shill level.
- Camp/Event
- University of Michigan Prospect Camp
- 8/10/14 to 8/10/14
- Good overall camp and performance with two major colleges interested. Coach Aaron Ethcison catcher coach at U of M, good discussion on he likes my catching skill set and ability. He has my pop time at 1.90
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report
- 7/22/14 to 7/22/14
- Good showcase with position velo a little soft from Baseball Factory performance but good overall and good response from two major college coaches. PBR... 5-foot-11, 180 pound prospect. Good ability to sway and stick pitches and quick to block pitches behind the plate. Quick feet and hands behind the plate. Open to even stance with short compact swing, excellent ability to drive the ball to the opposite field. Bat speed registered at 86 mph.
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory / Under Armour Team Combine Try out
- 5/04/14 to 5/04/14
- Evaluators along with Steve Nagler, on a pro rating system, rated Arm at 50, Blocking 50, Receiving 49, Running 48 and hitting/power 48. Overall performance resulted with invite to play on an Under Armour team at a Omaha Tournament.
Training
- McHugh Athletic Performance
- 2 years
- Training with Mr. McHugh has increased my strength and speed.
Statistics
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High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsFreshman; 2nd Honors with Student Athlete Honor Sophomore; 2nd Honors with Student Athlete Honor Junior; 2nd Honors with Student Athlete Honor
- ActivitiesLocal Parish; usher Volunteer Church Activities, Pledge Detroit Charity Drive, Capuchin Soup Kitchen volunteer, Gleaner Food Bank volunteer, Part time job; Abbey Park Retirement Center. 2-3 days / week
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