Matthew Darling '26 Recruiting Profile
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March 2022Personal Statement
Goal to play as high a level as possible. High school class of 2026.
Pitcher, Third Base, Shortstop, center
Interested in anything but mostly pitching!!!!!
Currently top speed pitching 85 after freshman high school season. Now heading into sophomore year. Consistent 82
. Throws fastball, curve, change, slider. Infield velo 85.
Easy to coach, open to new ideas.
One of top pitchers on #1 in nation power ranked team in 14 u usssa. Team record 70-9 combined in 13u and 14u. Post 210 in illinois.
Now a Sophomore 2 year varsity starter. Plays Pitcher, Third, First, Short, Center, Left. Westville Illinois high school one of top teams in conference. 25-6 team record. Also varsity basketball player and was all conference varsity goalie.
Plays on Post 210 travel team. Pitcher, Third, Short, Left.
Class of 2026
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #12
- 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
- 3 seasons
- 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 | 2023 Club/Travel Te | 2023 Varsity Team | 2023 Post 210 14U | 2022 Post 210 | 2021 Bhjh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .407 | .403 | .347 | .410 | .610 | .660 |
| GP/GS | 20/20 | 27 | 31/31 | 37 | 16/16 | |
| AB | 59 | 76 | 98 | 110 | 105 | 46 |
| R | 12 | 29 | 29 | 38 | 46 | 22 |
| H | 24 | 31 | 35 | 45 | 63 | 30 |
| 2B | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 6 |
| HR | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | ||
| RBI | 28 | 23 | 26 | 35 | 46 | 32 |
| SLG% | .576 | |||||
| BB | 11 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 11 |
| HBP | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| SO | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| OB% | .486 | |||||
| SB/Attempts | 6/7 | 17/18 | 7/8 | 27/28 | 38/40 | 23/27 |
| Assists | 44 | |||||
| Errors | 3 | |||||
| Team Record | 16-3-1 | 25-6 | 35-7 | 32-6 | 11-5 | |
| Types of Pitches | Fastball, slider, change, curve | Fast, slider, curve, change | Fastball, curve, change,slider | Fast,change,curve | Fast,change,curve | |
| ERA | 2.33 | 1.50 | 2.84 | 2.40 | 2.30 | |
| Appearances | 7 | 16 | 20 | 8 | ||
| Games Started | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | ||
| Saves | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| Innings Pitched | 15.0 | 26 | 4.1 | 42 | 84 | 36 |
| Hits | 11 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 40 | 18 |
| Runs Allowed | 9 | 1 | 18 | 28 | 8 | |
| Earned Runs | 5 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 26 | 8 |
| Batter's BB | 11 | 22 | 5 | 26 | 40 | 14 |
| Batter's SO | 21 | 43 | 6 | 63 | 108 | 50 |
| Batter's HBP | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 5-1 | 9-1 | 8-1 | 4-2 | ||
| Complete Games | 2 | 1 |
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
