Matthew Darling '26 Recruiting Profile
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March 2022Personal Statement
This is my info from my PBR in June 2024. It was a day after I pitched 7 innings. My fast ball velo month later at cis was 86. Infield velo 89 from third base. Ranked number 2 out of 20 pitchers at the PBR.
2. Matthew Darling, Westville High School (IL), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Mature, well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Small leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. Plays with arm-side run and occasional sink. T1896, 1802 average rpm.
SL: 59-63 mph. 10/4 shape, big sweep. T1890, 1790 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Mostly straight, some downward and fade actions at times. T1572, 1476 average rpm.
Goal to play as high a level as possible. High school class of 2026.
Lots of video @MattDarling_12 on twitter/X
Pitcher, Third Base, Shortstop, center
Interested in anything but mostly pitching!!!!!
Currently top speed pitching 87 after sophomore high school season. Consistent 84
. Throws fastball, curve, change, slider.
Infield velo 89
One of top pitchers on #1 in nation power ranked team in 14 u usssa. Team record 83-13 combined in 13u thru 16u. Post 210 in illinois.
2026 grad. Plays Pitcher, Third, Short, Center. Westville Illinois high school one of top teams in conference. 25-6 team record. Also varsity basketball player and was all conference varsity goalie.
Class of 2026.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #12
Individual Awards
- Starter and cleanup hitter as a sophomore on a sr heavy team on a sr heavy team
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, Conference Champs
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #12
Individual Awards
- Starter on 25-6 team as a freshman
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
- 2023 Club/Travel Team
- Starter- Jersey: #12
Team Awards
- State 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2024 Post 210 (16u)
- 2023 Post 210 14U (14U)
- #1 power ranked usssa team in nation 14u. Team was 75-15 over 2 years. One of top pitchers and thirdbase
- 2022 Post 210 (13u)
- 13u USSSA Illinois Points champions First place in 6 of 9 Tournaments Youth Baseball Silver Bracket World Champions Louisville Kentucky Nationals
- 2021 Bhjh (8th grade)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Matt Darling
Events
- Camp/Event
- Youth 14U World Series
- 8/04/22 to 8/07/22
- Camp/Event
- Summer Jam
- 7/22/22 to 7/24/22
- Camp/Event
- USSSA Summer Classic
- 7/15/22 to 7/17/22
- Camp/Event
- USSSA Fireworks 1 Day
- 7/02/22 to 7/02/22
- Camp/Event
- Gold Glove Grind
- 6/24/22 to 6/26/22
- Camp/Event
- Silver Series Championship
- 6/17/22 to 6/20/22
- Camp/Event
- Charleston Illinois
- 6/10/22 to 6/12/22
- Camp/Event
- Post 210 Tournament
- 6/03/22 to 6/05/22
- Camp/Event
- Thanks Mom Tournament
- 5/06/22 to 5/08/22
- First place
- Camp/Event
- Pre season Championships
- 4/08/22 to 4/10/22
Statistics
| Statistic | 2024 Varsity Team | 2024 Post 210 | 2023 Club/Travel Te | 2023 Varsity Team | 2023 Post 210 14U | 2022 Post 210 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .397 | .467 | .403 | .347 | .410 | .610 |
| GP/GS | 27/27 | 17/17 | 27 | 31/31 | 37 | |
| AB | 78 | 45 | 76 | 98 | 110 | 105 |
| R | 18 | 14 | 29 | 29 | 38 | 46 |
| H | 31 | 21 | 31 | 35 | 45 | 63 |
| 2B | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| HR | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||
| RBI | 33 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 35 | 46 |
| SLG% | .538 | |||||
| BB | 13 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 16 |
| HBP | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| SO | 12 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| OB% | .464 | .533 | ||||
| SB/Attempts | 8/9 | 6/7 | 17/18 | 7/8 | 27/28 | 38/40 |
| Team Record | 22-5 | 14-3 | 25-6 | 35-7 | 32-6 | |
| Types of Pitches | Fastball, slider, change, curve | Fast, slider, curve, change | Fast, slider, curve, change | Fastball, curve, change,slider | Fast,change,curve | |
| ERA | 2.33 | 0 | 1.50 | 2.84 | 2.40 | |
| Appearances | 7 | 5 | 16 | 20 | ||
| Games Started | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | ||
| Saves | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| Innings Pitched | 15.0 | 16.1 | 26 | 4.1 | 42 | 84 |
| Hits | 11 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 40 |
| Runs Allowed | 9 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 28 | |
| Earned Runs | 5 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 26 |
| Batter's BB | 11 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 26 | 40 |
| Batter's SO | 21 | 21 | 43 | 6 | 63 | 108 |
| Batter's HBP | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 3B | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 2-0 | 5-1 | 9-1 | 8-1 | ||
| Complete Games | 1 | 2 |
| Statistic | 2021 Bhjh |
|---|---|
| Avg. | .660 |
| GP/GS | 16/16 |
| AB | 46 |
| R | 22 |
| H | 30 |
| 2B | 6 |
| 3B | 2 |
| HR | 3 |
| RBI | 32 |
| BB | 11 |
| HBP | 2 |
| SO | 1 |
| SB/Attempts | 23/27 |
| Team Record | 11-5 |
| Types of Pitches | Fast,change,curve |
| ERA | 2.30 |
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 4-2 |
| Appearances | 8 |
| Games Started | 6 |
| Complete Games | 1 |
| Saves | 1 |
| Innings Pitched | 36 |
| Hits | 18 |
| Runs Allowed | 8 |
| Earned Runs | 8 |
| Batter's BB | 14 |
| Batter's SO | 50 |
| Batter's HBP | 3 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh Honor roll
- ActivitiesHigh Honor roll
Top NCSA Athletes at Westville High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
