Player Spotlight: 2021 LHP Sam Thompson
February 3, 2020
Sam Thompson
Class of 2021 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: St. XavierState: KY
- Summer Team: Legends
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Height: 6-2Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(03/29/21)
85 - 86
FB
(03/29/21)
72 - 75
CB
(07/15/20)
74 - 77
CH
(01/11/20)
78 - 79
SL
(03/29/21)
Position
7.46
60-yard
(02/09/19)
84
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
(02/09/19)
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
82.7 - 84.9
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2299
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
2139
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session I
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.7
Velo Range
82.7 - 84.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.1
Spin Rate (max)
2299
Spin Rate (avg)
2139
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.0
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
76.2 - 78.0
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2597
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
2507
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session I
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
78
Velo Range
76.2 - 78
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.4
Spin Rate (max)
2597
Spin Rate (avg)
2507
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Videos
(1/11/20)
Player News
- Trackman Traits - Pitching: 2021 LHP Sam Thompson (St. Xavier HS/Marshall Commit) - Jan 16, 2021
- Five Kentucky 2021 Uncommitted Arms - Aug 7, 2020
- Top Prospect Games Session I: Quick Hits on Some Arms to Know - Jun 28, 2020
- Top Prospect Games Session I: Complete Stats and Event Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2020
- Player Spotlight: 2021 LHP Sam Thompson - Feb 3, 2020
- Kentucky College Prospect Showcase: Complete Stats and Top Statistical Performers - Jan 14, 2020
- Kentucky Top Prospect Games: Tuesday, June 11 Statistical Leaderboard - Jun 17, 2019
- Kentucky Preseason All-State Showcase: Saturday, Feb. 9 Top Statistical Performers - Feb 15, 2019
- Legends Marucci Sundevils Scout Day: Complete Results and Top Statistical Performers - Sep 25, 2018
Scouting Report
6-foot-1, 175-pound lean frame. Projectable. On the
mound, he used a long arm action and a high ¾ angle. He is a slight drop-and-drive type pitcher
who uses normal effort. Has a tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands hard with an
athletic finish. His fastball was 83-84 mph. Had a sharp
1/7 curveball (72-73) that showed low in the zone control. His changeup (74-77) shows
sinking action and in the zone control. Occasional cut on the changeup due to getting around it.
Thompson showed an uptick in velocity and his best breaking ball to date which really has swing-and-miss potential. The arrow is pointing up on the intriguing lefty.