06/17/2017 - Omaha National World Series - Session 1 (Ages 14-18) Sam is a hardworking catching prospect who has an athletic build and graduates in 2018. As a right-handed hitter, Sam has a tall stance with his weight in the front of his stance. He takes a good load with an open stride and partially uses his lower half throughout his swing. Sam has a long swing path and is developing bat speed. He has the ability to hit the ball to the opposite field as well as drive the ball to the pull side. Behind the plate, Sam has an effective setup and moves with agile actions. He stays athletic and presents a low target staying square to the pitcher. Sam receives the ball softly and has a quick, clean exchange. Sam has good momentum through his release throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. His throws are online with POP times ranging from 1.98-2.40 seconds. Overall, Sam has a good approach to the game with a well-rounded skill set giving him upside to take his game to the next level.