• Full name Matthew F. Lipka
  • Born 04/15/1992 in Snellville, GA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Mckinney
  • Drafted in the C-A round (35th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2010 (signed for $800,000).
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    McKinney quarterback/righthander Zach Lee may continue to play two sports at Louisiana State, but his top wide receiver will focus on baseball, either in pro ball or at Alabama. A two-time 4-A all-state wide receiver in Texas, Lipka caught 22 touchdown passes from Lee last fall. He's one of the fastest prospects in the draft, capable of running the 60-yard dash in 6.4 seconds. He's a quick-twitch athlete with strength in his 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame. A righthanded hitter, he has strong hands and bat speed, though he gets jammed more than he should. He employs a line-drive stroke but has a chance for at least average power. Lipka has the athleticism and arm strength to play shortstop, but his hands and actions are questionable. He'll get the opportunity to play shortstop as a pro, and he also profiles well as a center fielder. While Lee is considered one of the draft's most unsignable players, Lipka should sign if he goes in the first three rounds as expected.

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  • Rated Best Athlete in the Atlanta Braves in 2014
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Atlanta Braves in 2014
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Atlanta Braves in 2013
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Atlanta Braves in 2012
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Atlanta Braves in 2012
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Atlanta Braves in 2011
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Atlanta Braves in 2011

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