Sam
Spadea

8.16.18 - 6-foot-2, 225-pound right-handed hitter starts from a wide stance and utilizes a toe-tap stride to initiate his swing. Swing has some length with a high hands load and some barrel wrap, but a solid hip turn leads to a bat exit velocity of 95 mph. Showed solid footwork and a soft glove around the bag at first base with 82 mph arm strength across the diamond. Righty sat 80-83 on the mound from a 3/4 arm slot while also commanding a curveball with 11/5 rotation at 67-70 and a changeup at 70-73 with near fastball arm speed. Worked two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in game action.

7.1.18 - Strong build at 6-foot-2, 225-pounds and an athletic frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 8.01 seconds. Recorded a 94 MPH exit velo which was one of the tops at the event. At the plate, starts with his hands away from body and above shoulder. Spadea begins in a balanced position with slightly bent knees. Hands extend back and are able to generate power to all fields. He showed a high level of barrel awareness while maintaining rhythm. Defensively, he recorded an 80 MPH velocity from 1B. Had good throws with a short arm action and high 3/4 slot while engaging his lower half. On the mound was able to touch 81 MPH with his FB while sitting 78-81 MPH. The right hander threw from a 3/4 arm slot and has a long loose arm action. He is able to fully engage and use his lower half. Slider showed late bite and was mostly 63-65 MPH. Changeup had both run and fade at 70-73 MPH.