Sam
Balducci

Sam Balducci: 2B/RHP, (2025) South Windsor, CT. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic solid frame. Above average during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, shows a loose level swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; has a twitchy clean exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Using a short quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.72 at the event. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a longer arm action while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 73-75 mph; showed both sides of the plate control and sinking action. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1992). Threw a 1/7 curveball (63-65) that showed slurvey action and glove side command. (Max spin 1877; Avg 1734). His changeup (67-70) showed arm side command and fading action. 

Exit Velocity: 81 mph

Arm Velocity: 74 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.72