Sam
Hardin

9/22/13
6-foot-1, 168 pound with an athletic frame.  Two way prospect.  Behind the plate, he displays a short quick transfer.  Uses short arm action.  Registered pop times between 2.24 and 2.34.  At the plate, he uses a slightly open stance with somewhat long stride.  Average bat speed.  Displays a short stroke set for manufacturing linedrives.  Power will improve as lower half usage increases.  On the mound, he throws through a 3/4 arm slot with short arm action.  His fastball tended to be straight sitting at 77 mph.  His best pitch is his 12/6 breaking ball.  The pitch displayed late break while sitting at 64-65 mph. 

8/10/13
6-foot-1, 168-pound catching prospect with athletic frame. Uses short arm action. Simple, compact transfer. Pop times between 2.10 to 2.12. Reached top velocity of 72 mph from the crouch. At the plate, he starts slightly open. Uses a short stride. Will improve with enhanced use of his lower half. Line drive production in his swing. Registered top exit velocity of 78 mph. Ran a 4.76 out of the box. On the mound, he throws through high ¾ arm slot with average arm speed. Fastball is straight at 77-78 mph. Showed command of 65 mph breaking ball with gradual 12/6 movement down in the zone.