10/02/2019 - Arizona Junior Fall Classic Sam continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. On the mound, delivery is sound / repeatable as he shows good tempo through a strong balance point, allowing his arm action to work quick and free to the plate. Arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 84 mph. Fastball shows a range of 81-84 mph with arm side run. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with late break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with arm side run. Off speed pitches show as an outstanding pitches that will get outs. Control is outstanding as he throws strikes with all his pitches and attacks hitters, working to get ahead of hitters. At the plate, hitting / power potential has improved through a squared / crouched setup. Hands are quick (83 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. At the event, he was 3 for 4 with a couple of walks. Foot speed also has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.