Sam
Smith

7.7.17 - 5-foot-6, 140-pound right-handed hitting third baseman. Small frame with some strength. Leadoff hitter with a line drive approach. Level swing path with a quick bat. Went 2-4 in game with a run scored.

2/26/17 - 5-foot-6, 140-pound right-handed hitting shortstop. Hits from a wide base with a two piece load and fair balance. Long, level swing path. 79 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.37. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Threw 71 mph across the infield.

2/28/16 - 5-foot-5, 125-pound right-handed hitting 2B/RHP. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Solid footwork with soft hands. Threw 74 mph across the infield. Offensively hits form a balanced setup with a leg kick stride. Long, uphill swing path with a collapse on the backside. 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.66. On the mound works from an over the top arm angle with a short arm action. Full, tall and fall delivery with a short stride. Works in line with home plate, upright finish. Threw fastball for strikes down in the zone at 73 topping out at 74 mph. Curveball showed 11-5 shape with gradual action at 56=57 mph. Changeup sat 59-60 mph.

10/24/15 - 5-foot-4, 120-pound two-way player, small athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, long strided leg kick trigger, lower half collapses, average balance. Aggressive swinger, attacks the baseball, hits off front foot, works up through the baseball, lifting path. 76 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.6 runner in the 60. Defensively showed above average hands at his age, exchange is clean, good pre pitch approach, showed some body control. Arm action is firm and short, high ¾ release, 69 mph across the diamond. On the mound delivery is compact and repeatable. Similar arm action to that in the field, over the top slot. Fastball pitched at 72-73 mph, touched 74 mph. Curveball showed early 11/5 action, 56-58 mph. Slight sink on changeup, 58-61 mph.