Prep Baseball Report

Where Are They Now?: 2019 OF Sammy Siani


Greg Williams
Pennsylvania Director of Scouting

Following in the footsteps of his older brother, OF Mike Siani, Sam Siani chose to forgo his college scholarship at Duke and elected to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates following his selection in the competitive balance A round of the 2019 MLB Draft.

A gifted left-handed hitter and outfielder as a member of of the Penn Charter Quakers, Siani finished his high school career ranked No. 2 in the PA Class of 2019 and No. 32 in the PBR Overall rankings for his class nationwide.

Siani spent his first summer of pro ball at the Rookie League level as a member of the Gulf Coast Pirates. Over the course of 39 games he recorded 32 hits while hitting .241 and scoring 21 runs. The 6-foot, 195-pounder tallied three doubles and three triples while driving in nine runs.

+ 2019 Minor League Stats


Sam Siani

Class of 2019 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: William Penn Charter
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: Philadelphia Whiz Kids
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Position
6.86
60-yard
85
OF Velo
92
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

10/19/19
(Jupiter) Siani has done plenty to solidify himself as one of the top left-handed bats in the 2019 draft class. Over the course of two games on Friday and Saturday, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound Duke recruit went 4-for-6 with a pair of triples and a no-doubt home run to right field that registered an 103 exit velocity. Siani has a balanced, compact swing and generates advanced bat speed while remaining strong through contact. In addition to his home run on Saturday against the Home Plate Chili Dogs, Siani also tripled to deep right center field. On Friday, he singled to right field (98 exit velocity) and turned on a 91-mph fastball for a triple to right-center (96 exit velocity). He also plays a strong centerfield, getting early reads on balls, and plays the game hard. Siani's older brother, Mike, was a fourth-round draft by the Reds and signed last year.

5/3/18 
3-for-4 with a long home run to right on this date. Swings with intent and shows ability to create lift. Polished defender with fluid actions and above average arm strength.

4/7/17 
Left-handed hitting Duke commit barreled the baseball to the opposite field in all three trips to the plate, including a double to left-center. Swing is more under control and repeatable than previously seen. Best home-to-1B time of the day was a 4.33 on a ball he smoked at the third baseman. Also showed a solid outfield arm.


UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2019 Holiday Showcase PA 12/28 Keystone State Baseball Academy
Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/02 The MAX - McCook, IL
2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 1 PA 02/15 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 2 PA 02/16 Keystone State Baseball Academy
2020 Preseason All-State - SW/Central PA 02/22 Iron Horse Sports Complex
2020 Preseason All-State - Western PA 02/23 Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena
2020 Preseason All-State - NE/Central PA 02/29 Liberty Sports Arena
2020 Preseason All-State - Northwest PA 02/29 Erie Premier Sports
2020 Preseason Jr PA State Games Trials PA 03/08 Keystone State Baseball Academy

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