Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

LHP
LHP

Samuel
Chin

St. Laurence (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 142LBS
L/L • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Americans
2026 National

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TrackMan Hitting
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Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

83
Velocity (max)
2/24/24
81 - 83
Velo Range
2/24/24
2312
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24

Changeup

78 - 79
Velo Range
2/24/24
1867
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24

Curveball

69 - 71
Velo Range
8/06/24
2624
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24

Slider

71.2 - 73.5
Velo Range
10/15/23
2635
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Power
70.2
Exit Velocity (max)
4/13/22
66
Exit Velocity (avg)
4/13/22
246
Distance (max)
4/13/22
29
Sweet Spot %
4/13/22
Run
8.57
60
4/13/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
74
OF Velo
4/13/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
60 Yard Dash
8.57
Outfield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
8.2
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Position
8.57
60-yard
74
OF Velo
70
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
Exit Velocity Max
70.2
Exit Velocity Avg
66.0
Distance Max
246
Distance Avg
178
Launch Angle Avg
30.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
70.2
Exit Velocity (max)
66.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2270
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2603
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1799
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2573
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2046
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2514
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1768
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2078
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1836
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2317
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1538
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.9
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,483
Spin Rate (max)
2,291
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.6
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,615
Spin Rate (max)
2,587
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.1
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,577
Spin Rate (max)
2,511
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.4
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 77.4
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,990
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 82.1
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,421
Spin Rate (max)
2,312
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.1
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,666
Spin Rate (max)
2,583
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.8
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.6
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,741
Spin Rate (max)
2,635
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,926
Spin Rate (max)
1,867
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 82.9
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,262
Spin Rate (max)
2,111
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.3
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.8
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,723
Spin Rate (max)
2,624
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.7
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 78.6
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,853
Spin Rate (max)
1,718
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 80.4
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,172
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 67.2
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,372
Spin Rate (max)
2,349
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.5
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.5
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,145
Spin Rate (max)
2,078
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,864
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.1
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,176
Spin Rate (max)
2,113
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.8
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 64.8
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,647
Spin Rate (max)
2,572
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.1
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,869
Spin Rate (max)
1,771
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 78.1
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,659
Spin Rate (max)
2,588
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,769
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.2
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.8
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,881
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.4
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 61.8
Velo Range
57.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,343
Spin Rate (max)
2,317
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.4
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,711
Spin Rate (max)
1,538
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.0
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
69 - 71
CB
75 - 77
CH
69 - 71
SL
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
68 - 69
CB
75 - 77
CH
68 - 71
SL
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Pitching
83
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
68 - 70
CB
78 - 79
CH
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 80
FB
66 - 67
CB
73 - 75
CH
71 - 73
SL
15U National Championship
Jul 6, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
62 - 64
CB
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 8, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 80
FB
63 - 65
CB
74 - 74
CH
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
64 - 65
CB
74 - 75
CH
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
65 - 67
CB
73 - 74
CH
13U National Championship
Jun 30, 2022
Pitching
73
Max FB
69 - 73
FB
57 - 60
CB
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Pitching
74
Max FB
71 - 74
FB
60 - 62
CB
67 - 69
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
Vertical Jump
RSi
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.55
RSi (max)
1.55
RSi (avg)
784
Jump Power (max)
22.0
Jump Height (max)
21.9
Jump Height (avg)
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Swift
5
SwiftThirtyYard
1.90
10-yd
9
SwiftSixtyYard
2
SwiftTenYard
4.62
30-yd
8.57
60-yd
15.5
Run speed (max)
7.0
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

8/22/24

LHP Samuel Chin (St. Laurence, 2026) is an upside arm to know in the state’s 2026 class. Currently ranked No. 53 in the state while standing in at a trim and long-levered 6-foot, 148-pounds. Chin has consistently shown to be a clean and easy mover down the mound paired with a long, clean arm from a low ¾ slot. His fastball sat 80-82 mph (avg. 2312 rpm) with ride (avg. 18.2” IVB) and arm-side run (avg. -13.6” HM). He then showed above average feel for a sweeping-curve at 68-69 mph (avg. 2583 rpm), while also mixing in a 68-70 mph slider (avg. 2635 rpm) with 17” of horizontal movement on average. Chin then rounded out his mix with a 74-76 mph changeup that flashed out-pitch potential with heavy arm-side fade (avg. -16.9” HM). A name to continue to follow moving into the summer months.

8/22/24
LHP Samuel Chin (St. Laurence) is a highly intriguing 6-foot, 148-pound southpaw with much more in the tank. He has an easy, simple delivery in which he can repeat with ease, pairing with a loose/whippy arm from a ¾ release. His fastball plays easy out of the hand with natural run in the 79-81 mph range (T2483 rpm), filling up the zone with ease. He has an innate feel to spin the breaking ball, with his curveball playing with sharp 1/7 action and over 2,600 rpm - while his slider plays with more lateral movement around 2,500 rpm, both with feel for the zone. He kills spin on his changeup and can land it around the zone, playing at 75-77 mph with similar run to his fastball. High-ceiling southpaw with his best days still ahead.
2/24/24

There’s plenty to like on the mound with LHP Samuel Chin (St. Laurence, 2026), starting with the 5-foot-11, 148-pound southpaw’s ability to spin a breaking ball. He consistently landed a 68-70 mph breaking ball for strikes that averaged 2624 RPM, peaking at 2723 RPM. Being able to spin the baseball at a high rate is typically an indicator of future velocity and it’s something we’re personally expecting from Chin, who’s fastball currently sits at 82-83 mph. Additionally, Chin’s changeup showed heavy horizontal movement at peak (T17.7”) at 78-79 mph.

2/24/24

LHP Samuel Chin (St. Laurence, 2026) gave one of the more fluid looks on the mound over the weekend. There’s all kinds of ease, athleticism and fluidity in his movement on the mound, and he pairs that with a clean and quick arm path out of a ¾ slot. Chin’s fastball sat 81-83 mph with slight arm-side run. His curveball sat 67-70 mph, spinning it at an average of 2624 rpm, and his changeup sat 77-78 mph with -14.9 inches of average horizontal movement.

10/15/23

Chin had fluid actions all-around from the left side of the hill. Chin’s fastball came out of the hand cleanly, sitting 79-80 mph with arm-side run (avg. 14.5” HM), while his best offspeed pitch in this look was a short-horizontal slider that sat 71-73 mph with out-pitch characteristics.

10/15/23

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 147-pounds. High-waisted, long levered.
Delivery: Loose, clean operation that works downhill. Easy, athletic mover.
Arm Action: LH. Clean, fluid arm action with whip.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Has life out of the hand, with arm-side run. T2172, 2086 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Short 1/7 shape. Developing. T2372, 2349 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Horizontal action and flashed depth at times. Out-pitch characteristics. T2145, 2078 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Circle-change with arm-side fade at times. Flashed downer action. T1864, 1764 average rpm.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Delivery: Loose, uptempo delivery; fluid throughout. Balanced, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Rise/run traits; some carry with arm-side action. T1946, 1917 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Sweeping breaking ball; flashed depth, sharpness. T2659, 2588 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Misses down consistently; projects, matches arm speed/slot well. T1916, 1769 average rpm.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 130-pounds.
Delivery: Loose, uptempo delivery; fluid throughout. Balanced, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action from a 3/4 slot. 
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Rise/run traits; some carry with arm-side action. T1946, 1917 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Sweeping breaking ball; flashed depth, sharpness. T2659, 2588 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Misses down consistently; projects, matches arm speed/slot well. T1916, 1769 average rpm.

6/05/22

Chin was an impressive arm for the eventual championships of this tournament. The southpaw showcased an easy, almost effortless delivery that created fastballs in the low 70’s. As for his offspeed, he threw a survey type breaker and changeup that flashed hard running action. Standing at a lanky 5-foot-8, 130 pounds, and with an already solid pitching repertoire, Chin’s projectability is legitimate. 

4/13/22

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 125-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Upright. Toe-tap trigger. Fluid rhythm.  Long arms through the zone, uphill path with intent to lift, up the middle and pull-side approach.
Power: 70.2 max exit velocity, averaged 66 mph. 245’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 74 mph. Arm works in rhythm, loose and long arm swing, above average actions.
Defense: Fields the ball in stride. Clean exchange.
Run: 8.57 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, repeatable actions, shoulders close off, lands closed to home.
Arm Action: LH. Short, winged arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T74.2, 71.3-73.8 mph. Four seam type, clean out of the hand. T1880, 1836 average rpm.
CB: 60.1-61.8 mph. Slurve-like action, 10/4 horizontal plane. T2342, 2316 average rpm.
CH: 67.1-69.4 mph. Plays straight, maintains arm speed. T1710, 1537 average rpm.

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