7/14/25 : 2025 MLB Draft - 9th Round Pick (overall pick # 281)

SS Matt Ferrara  - 18 yrs old - Toms River East HS (New Jersey)

“A freaky athlete and hard nose kid who loves being on the field, Hit tool stands out a bunch hits for both average and power has a plan in the box doesn’t swing at balls knows the strike zone well , Really good mover/runner able to steal bags and take extra bases, Defensively able to stay at short stop tons of range, high IQ, strong arm, Starting to find his power and it keeps on getting better and better, tons of room to fill out, He will play the game for a long time.” - Prep Baseball

“Matthew Ferrara is a 2025 SS/2B, OF with a 5-9 150 lb. frame from Toms River, NJ who attends Toms River East. Recorded a 7.65 second sixty-yard dash time. Medium, slender frame with a high waist and plenty of room to fill out. Primary infielder with athletic actions throughout the fielding process, soft hands and some lateral range to either side. Displayed clean funnel out in front, works downhill through the baseball and showed ability to deliver accurate throws across the diamond. Recorded arm strength up to 67 mph across the diamond. Right-handed hitter that hits from an open stance with a tight hand set, high back elbow and hover trigger. Incorporates rotational lower half mechanics and good weight shift into contact. Line drive approach with compact, present bat speed and some feel for the barrel. Best impact was to the middle and opposite field. Will continue to improve with proper swing adjustments, minor refinements of defensive tools and additional strength.” - Perfect Game