Sean Leary

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

Big night for #HawksInThePros on Wednesday, as both Mason Black and Matt Svanson pitched scoreless innings in the majors!

Black (@Royals): 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 K
Svanson (@Cardinals): 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 K

#GoLehigh | #RTTR

[Ryan Scheidt @RyanScheidt13]

The #Phillies are signing Lehigh University product P Levi Stoudt to a minor-league deal according to @AriA1exander. @LehighBaseball #RingTheBell

[Mid Atlantic Scouts Association @MASAscouts]

Product of Lehigh U @LehighBaseball

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

Thank you to all of the scouts who attended Wednesday's scout day at J. David Walker Field!

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[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

After a stellar first season in the majors, @mattsvanson was named to the @SInow All-Rookie Team as the relief pitcher!

📝 https://t.co/8zeq3RH3QD

#GoLehigh | #RTTR

[Tom Koehler @Tom_Koehler34]

.@mattsvanson leads all MLB relievers in Strikeouts in the month of August. Impressive stuff from an impact rookie.

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

Huge week for Lehigh pro players! @mattsvanson earned his 1st MLB win with Cardinals & Mason Black was recalled by SF Giants. 1st time @LehighBaseball has TWO alumni active on MLB rosters!

For good measure - Adam Retzbach hit a GW 3R HR for Orioles AA Bowie last night!
#LUBE

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

First MLB win for our guy @mattsvanson yesterday! 👏

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[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

RHP Matt Svanson has been recalled from Memphis (AAA).

RHP Chris Roycroft has been optioned to Memphis.

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

RHP Matt Svanson has been appointed from Memphis (AAA) as the 27th player for both games of today's doubleheader.

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

A special night at Citi Field!

Last night, alum @mattsvanson became the third Lehigh pitcher in the last three years to make it to the big leagues!

#ProHawks #GoLehigh

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

Scoreless inning for our guy @mattsvanson in his MLB debut for the @Cardinals!

1.0 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 0 BB

#ProHawks #GoLehigh

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

RHP Matt Svanson has been recalled from Memphis (AAA).

He will wear no. 49, and his first appearance will be his MLB debut.

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

Mountain Hawk fans, today marks the start of Giving Day + March Mania! Please consider donating to help support our student-athletes and the Lehigh baseball program!

DONATE: https://t.co/jbNIzMNinf

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

That's our center fielder! ⭐

@WhitlingerJake was named @PatriotLeague Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and earned a spot on the Preseason All-League team!

📝 https://t.co/i56OvYdIR4

#GoLehigh

[Peter Flaherty III @PeterGFlaherty]

RHP Cole Leaman (@LehighBaseball) is an arm I'm really looking forward to following this spring. Fresh off a strong Sophomore season in which he worked a 2.31 ERA with 49 Ks to 23 BB across 46.2 IP. Showed some positive flashes on the Cape.

While slightly undersized, Leaman has a strong and athletic build at 6' and 190-lbs. Has put on a lot of good weight over the last couple of years. Leaman has almost a "check point" delivery in which he takes a noticeable side step towards the 1B side, gathers himself and breaks into the rest of his motion. Lengthy arm stroke and attacks from a high-3/4 slot from a low release height. Leaman is a high-level athlete and a dynamic mover on the mound. Sits really well on his back glute and his lead leg block enables him to generate power and drive his back side through. Drop and drive delivery. Little bit of effort, but plenty of arm speed.

Leaman's FB sits in the 91-94 range, but it was up to 96 this summer and 98 this fall. Jumps out of his hand from a ~5'3" release height and flashes riding life through the zone. Averaged 15" of carry this summer and 2,361 RPMs. Gets over the barrels of opposing hitters when located in the top-1/2 of the zone, which is where the pitch is at its best. Command can be erratic at times. Would give it a 55.

Leaman's most-used off speed pitch is a high-70s-to-low-80s CB. Shape is inconsistent and it can get a little slurvy at times, but he snapped off a handful of really good ones between the spring and summer. When it's at its best, it will flash a bigger shape with sharp, downward tilt.

Leaman will also mix in a low-to-mid-80s SL that's distinct in shape. Another pitch he's still gaining a feel for, but like his CB it's also shown big time flashes. Shape of it will vary, but it will sometimes flash plus with sharp, two-plane break (more sweep than depth) and essentially take a late, hard left turn.

Rounds out his arsenal with a high-80s cutter and a mid-to-high-80s CH. The former is more intriguing than the latter. Curious to see how much he uses the cutter this spring, threw a couple this summer that had late glove-side life. Leaman has a very intriguing blend of athleticism and stuff, though he'll need to iron out his command and control in order to maximize his upside. As mentioned, it's a bit scattered right now and has hindered him in some starts. 5th-8th round type this July.

(📽️: @FalCommodores)

[Sean Leary @SeanLeary13]

@LehighBaseball @LehighMBB @RafePerich @alexbouchard07 @LehighBaseball will miss these 2 in the spring. Talented, high character young men and great teammates!
The @Rangers and @RedSox are fortunate to have them representing their organizations.
8 current pros are making the Brown and white alumni proud! #lube

[St. Louis Cardinals @Cardinals]

RHP Tink Hence, RHP Tekoah Roby, OF Matt Koperniak and RHP Matt Svanson have been added to the 40-player roster, which now stands at 39.

LHP Drew Rom cleared waivers and was outrighted to Memphis (AAA).

[Dan Valerio @DanValerio3]

Jr. RHP Cole Leaman
College: Lehigh
H/W: 6’0” 195

FB: 92-96 (97) 🔥
CB: 81-83
CT: 87-89

2 innings of work for Leaman. Inning 1 his FB was consistently 94-96. Inning 2 he was a couple ticks lower more 92-94. No shortage of arm strength.
@LehighBaseball.

#MLBdraft || @DSeifertD1PBR || @ShooterHunt || @PBR_DraftHQ

[Lehigh Baseball @LehighBaseball]

𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 ⭐

Congratulations to @mattsvanson on an All-Star and record-breaking season with the @Sgf_Cardinals!

#GoLehigh