12/27/2023 - Baseball Factory West Coast Winter Classic Sam is a gifted ft 7/120 3B/RHP in the 2028 class. He recently performed well at the West Coast Winter Classic. In the field, he plays with athletic feel and creates agile and relaxed movements. Stays in his legs well and in on time to field with excellent footwork. He can redirect the baseball with quickness and his release is in synch with his body. Arm plays at 75 velo and is accurate to his targets. On the mound, he had two solid outings with a combined 5 K’s and only one BB in 3 combined innings of work. He shows a fast arm and likes to work the bottom of the zone. He operates with a two-pitch mix from a high 3 qtr. slot. His FB sat 68-70 and has both run and sinking actions. His CB is developing nicely. It shaped 10-4 and maintain FB arm speed will provide more tilt. At the plate, he has a comfortable feel and gets into his load well. Stays inside his feet for proper balance and gains extension on his swing. Registered 3 quality at bats (2 BB’s and a hard liner to LF) in game action. Overall, Sam is a solid two-way player in the 2028 class and looks to have a bright future in the game.