11/07/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Walnut Creek, CA Samuel is a C/1B prospect in the class of 2023. Had pop times as low as 1.98. Behind the plate, he shows good feel for receiving and does a very nice job of working his thumb underneath the baseball. Has soft hands both when receiving and blocking. Does a good job of presenting a low target. In the field, he shows some range to each side of him. Does a good job of working his glove down to up and fielding beneath the baseball. Does a good job of delivering throws on top of the bag. At the plate, he does a good job hitting the ball out front and getting extension through the baseball. Starts in a tall athletic stance. Works the baseball to all parts of the field. Samuel is a young prospect with a bright future that we hope to see again.