Maryland shortstop Matt Shaw will likely be a first-round pick at the MLB Draft in June. In Friday night’s game against Iowa, he showed why.
The Terrapins trailed the Hawkeyes 6-3 when Shaw came to the plate in the top of the sixth inning with the bases loaded. After getting the count to 0-2, Iowa pitcher Jared Simpson made a mistake.
Shaw made him pay.
Top 6 | BOOM 💣
That's a Shaw GRAND SLAM and the lead for the Terps
Terps 7, Iowa 6 pic.twitter.com/xSrsudEi9z
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) March 31, 2023
Peter Flaherty III of Baseball America provided the jaw-dropping numbers.
The ball left Shaw’s bat at 110 miles per hour and went 507 feet.
I don't have the official data, but this Matt Shaw grand slam that went 507' feet (!!) with an exit velocity of 110mph has to be the furthest ball hit in college baseball this season. I also think it's same to assume nobody is topping 507' any time soon. pic.twitter.com/k8YVcyT8pC
— Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) March 31, 2023
The epic grand slam caught the attention of the college baseball world.
Matt Shaw is a 𝐁𝐀𝐃 man. One of the top Shortstop prospects… On an 0-2 count with 2 outs. Launches a no-doubter. #DirtyTerps ⚾ https://t.co/Y9ZGZTTUW8
— Cʜᴜᴄᴋ ᴅᴏᴜɢʟᴀs ✪ (@ChuckDouglas_) March 31, 2023
He’s the truth 🚀
— Kev (@KJS_4) March 31, 2023
You know it went far when you have to watch a few times to see where it came down https://t.co/9UTR9IZL2T
— Foul Pole Sports (@FoulPoleSports) April 1, 2023
This ball went 507 feet with a 110 exit velo! WOW! https://t.co/3C4OIyc9V2
— Jason Yellin (@JasonYellin) March 31, 2023
As impressive as Shaw’s grand slam was, it was only the biggest part of what was already a huge day. He finished the game 4-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, two runs scored and a walk.
He also helped lead the Terrapins to victory in a game that they trailed 5-0 after the first inning.
What a day for Matt Shaw:
4-4
2 HR
6 RBIs
2 R
1 BBStud pic.twitter.com/tmT09BGaRM
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) March 31, 2023
BIG FRIDAY DUB!!
Terps come back from 5 runs down to win it!
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) March 31, 2023
After Friday’s win at Iowa, Shaw has .347/.467/.765 slash line and has 10 home runs. Few college players have that kind of power. Even fewer have that kind of power while playing a premium position like shortstop.
Games like this will only continue to help Shaw’s already solid draft stock increase.
