Sam
Fradin

6.16.16 - 6-foot-1, 195 pound, strong right handed hitting infielder. Offensively, slightly open setup, leg kick, showed ability to maintain balance through contact. Gap-to-gap approach, , long, uphill path, bat speed; 98 mph exit velocity off the tee. Defensively, reliable hands, fields position athletically. Flashed a short, accurate arm from an over the top arm slot; 89 mph across the diamond. 7.33 runner in the laser time 60.

2.21.16 - 6-foot-1, 190-pound third baseman. Showed plus arm strength defensively, short over the top slot, long release some windup, carried across at 91 mph. Showed lateral agility, worked through the baseball, clean exchange showed body control. Right-handed hitter, open setup, leg kick stride, can get down earlier. Path showed some length, rotational type, flashed hard contact. 96 mph exit velocity from the tee. 4.36 runner down the line.

2.14.16 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound third baseman, average build. Defensively showed arm strength across the diamond, 83 mph, over the top slot, with effort. Showed average lateral actions, long release, can play through the baseball, good body control. Right-handed hitter, tall open setup, leg kick stride. Hands worked, flashed loud bat, 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ran the 60 at 7.36.

6.21.15 - 6-foot, 175-pound solidly built third baseman. Impressed at the plate in one game on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two line drive singles up the middle, with 2 RBI. Fielded one chance cleanly at third, above average arm strength (has been up to 84 mph across the diamond). Ranked No. 47 in IL, prospect to follow over the next several years.

6.21.15 - 6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed pitcher with strength in his upper body. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot. Short arm circle in the back with a quick arm action. Short stride in line with home plate. Ball gets on hitters quick. Fastball sat 81-82 topping out at 83 mph in his three innings of work.

1.18.15 - 6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP hits from an open setup, hands load back smoothly, short stride, short, level bat path, occasionally gets extension, drove the ball to right-centerfield during batting practice, 83 mph exit velocity of the tee. Defensively, impressed with arm strength across the diamond, throwing 83 mph from third base from a short, high ¾ arm slot with carry, hands showed average fielding, fluid footwork, ran a 7.51 60. On the mound, Fradin sat 80-84 mph from a short, loose, high ¾ arm slot, toe up at balanced point, some rhythm to delivery, shoulders stay level throughout, tall/fall delivery, lands in line with home plate, athletic finish. Gets around 64-67 mph curveball, showed aggressive arm speed on 75-76 mph changeup.

7/14/14 - 5-foot-11, 165-pound two-way player. On the mound, right-hander operates from high three-quarter slot, short, clean arm action; loose, athletic arm, minimal effort; stays tall on backside. Fastball ranged between 75-78 mph, touching 80 once.  Curveball ranged between 59-61 mph, 12/6 shape, showed ability to throw pitch for strikes. Also threw changeup at 68 mph. Positionally, plays third base, some carry across infield (75 mph). Offensively, hits from tall, narrow, open setup. Inconsistent swing mechanics, occasionally incorporates more pronounced leg kick; when synched up, showed some lift and backspin carry during BP. Ran a 4.76 home-to-first.

1.19.14 - 5-foot-11, 165-pound athletic, lanky, two-way player. Defensively, who showed fluid footwork and above average body control. Arm works short and loose, from a high ¾ slot with solid carry at 75 mph with accuracy. Ran a 7.69 60. At the plate he hits from a balanced stance and maintains solid balance through contact. Swing is long, with an uphill path and generates quality lift. Exit velocity off the tee was 80 mph. On the mound he has a tall and fall delivery with rushed rhythm, clean lines and a square finish. Arm works short, from over-the-top. Fastball was 75-79 mph, flashing 80 mph, with slight run. Curveball was above average, with 12/6 shape and sharp action, sitting 64-66 mph. Showed advanced feel for his changeup, throwing it with fastball arm speed and sinking action at 71-72 mph.