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Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50

Evansville (Ind.) Memorial HS spawned Don Mattingly but hasn't had a player drafted since 1993. That will change this July because Fisher is the state's best prep pitching prospect since Ashe Russell and Nolan Watson became Royals first-rounders a decade ago. Also a star quarterback, Fisher is one of the more projectable and athletic pitchers in the 2025 high school class.

At his best, Fisher works at 92-93 mph and touches 95 with a high-spin fastball that features good carry with natural cut. There are times when he'll operate more at 88-91 mph, but his heater still plays and should create more consistent velocity as he fills out his 6-foot-3 frame. Gatorade's Indiana high school player of the year, he also creates high spin rates on his low-80s slider and upper-70s curveball while demonstrating aptitude for a fading mid-80s changeup.

Fisher's athleticism helps him move down the mound well and repeat his solid delivery, producing extension and consistent strikes. With added strength, the Indiana recruit could become a mid-rotation starter with a plus fastball and slider. He sustained a small fracture in his pitching elbow when he got tackled playing football as a sophomore but has experienced no ill effects since.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45

Evansville (Ind.) Memorial HS spawned Don Mattingly but hadn’t had a player drafted since 1993 until Fisher came along. The state's best prep pitching prospect since Ashe Russell and Nolan Watson became Royals first-rounders a decade ago, Fisher was also a star quarterback, one whose projection and athleticism led to him being taken in the seventh round of the Draft and given $1.25 million (nearly five times slot value) to sign.

At his best, Fisher works at 92-93 mph and touches 95 with a high-spin fastball that features good carry with natural cut. There are times when he'll operate more at 88-91 mph, but his heater still plays and should create more consistent velocity as he fills out his 6-foot-3 frame. Gatorade's Indiana High School Player of the Year, he also creates high spin rates on his low-80s slider and upper-70s curveball while demonstrating aptitude for a fading mid-80s changeup.

Fisher's athleticism helps him move down the mound well and repeat his solid delivery, producing extension and consistent strikes. With added strength, he could become a mid-rotation starter with a plus fastball and slider. He sustained a small fracture in his pitching elbow when he got tackled playing football as a sophomore but has experienced no ill effects since.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/07/2025	RHP Matthew Fisher assigned to FCL Phillies.
	07/22/2025	Philadelphia Phillies signed RHP Matthew Fisher.
	06/03/2025	RHP Matthew Fisher assigned to College Workout.