05/15/2016 - College PREP - Bowie, MD Sam is a backstop who just completed his junior season and has an athletic projectable frame (6'1/180). This RHH is aggressive and keeps his eyes behind the barrel. He is a contact type hitter with a quick bat to contact. Incorporating separation of his hands and driving his back knee through contact will allow for more balanced finish. Behind the dish, he gains ground, with in line footwork and a quick transfer to throw - pop times as low as 2.34. He anticipates balls in dirt, smothers and recovers quickly. This R/R backstop is a solid catcher who has upside on the diamond.