11/03/2024 - National Showcase - Gambrills, MD
Triston continues to show very well each time we see him. Hitting and defensive grades have improved. He continues to post very good athletic indicators across the board (including a personal best in the 60 yard dash with a 7.53 time) that are advanced for his age. Triston is one to watch as he enters his freshman high school season this upcoming spring.
10/09/2024 - Arizona Freshman Fall Classic (2028)
Triston Samiec is a versatile and skilled prospect who demonstrated his strengths both behind the plate and at the plate during the Arizona Freshman Fall Classic. Defensively, Triston showed a strong presence behind the plate, with a pop time of 2.18—highlighting his quick release and ability to control the running game. His quick exchange and ability to get rid of the ball quickly make him an effective catcher who can shut down baserunners with precision. At the plate, Triston displayed a swing on plane, consistently making solid contact and showing his ability to hit line drives. He has a strong barrel and does a great job of staying inside the ball, allowing him to drive it with authority. Triston is particularly adept at going opposite field, showing good plate discipline and the ability to hit for average to all fields. During the tournament, he had a key two-run single, showing his ability to come through in clutch situations and drive in runs when it matters most. Overall, Triston Samiec is an athletic and well-rounded prospect with strong defensive tools and a solid offensive approach. His quickness behind the plate, combined with his ability to drive the ball with consistency at the plate, makes him a standout player with significant upside. With continued development in both areas, Triston has the potential to be a key contributor at the next level.
01/19/2024 - 2024 Baseball Factory Rookie Pre-Season All-America Tournament
Triston is a 2028 OF/C who showcased his talents at the BF Rookie Pre-Season All-America Tournament. In the outfield, he starts on the balls of his feet and has a good pre-pitch step. He has good range and fields from an athletic position. Triston throws from a ¾ arm slot and has accurate throws with good carry. He was aggressive to the baseball and did a good job of working towards his target. At the plate, he starts from a square stance and has comfortable hands. Triston has a short stride and timely rhythm. He has good bat speed which produced a lot of line drives. He was aggressive in the zone and did a good job of hitting the ball where it is pitched. Triston is one to keep an eye on as he continues to develop into a ball player.
11/05/2023 - National Showcase - Gambrills, MD
Triston continues to show as a very good prospect. Still only in 8th grade, we saw increased arm strength to 84 mph. He shows his strong arm behind the plate where his pop time has been lowered to 2.37. He has an athletic set up and catcher and is a good blocker and receiver. In the outfield, he continues to show an athletic approach with good footwork and a quick release. At the plate, Triston has good bat speed and his hands stay inside the ball while staying level. Triston has a very high ceiling.
06/09/2023 - 2023 Baseball Factory All-State Tournament (MS)
Triston is a 2028 OF/RHP prospect that recently showed his skills at the All-State Tournament in Mississippi. In the OF, he does well to get in an athletic ready position and shows off efficient feet, working behind the baseball and tracking well to make plays. He has range to all angles and squares the ball up, presenting soft hands out in front and catching the ball high. He shows off a quick exchange and in-sync release, making accurate throws with a loose arm action. He recorded a raw velo of 69 MPH, improving on his previous mark. At the plate, he starts in an athletic stance with comfortable hands. His load is simple and his stride is centered, and he shows off controlled rhythm with his action and an engaged lower half. He has a very repeatable swing and shows off fast bat speed, allowing him to spray the ball to all fields. He recorded a max exit velo of 71 MPH and reached base in 3 of 7 plate appearances in game action with a single, walk, and hit by pitch. On the mound, he throws from a high 3/4 angle and features a 4-pitch mix. He has a good presence on the bump and gathers his balance while getting on-time separation. His arm action is clean and he gets good extension, especially on the fastball. His FB reached a velo of 63 MPH and he really uses it as a pitch to attack hitters. He lived around the plate in game action, firing 2 innings and striking out 1. Overall, Triston is an exciting prospect that we are excited to see continue to develop!
12/27/2022 - Baseball Factory East Coast Winter Classic
Triston is an OF/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2028. Good frame athletic build and room to add more strength. In the OF, starts with active feet and aggressive routes to ground balls. Square fielding position, with a short arm action, and throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate/on-line throws, with a quick release, into infield at 66mph. At the plate, he sets up with an open and athletic stance. Short/square stride as he hits into a firm front side and makes hard contact. Ability to backspin balls into both gaps with a bat exit velocity of 64mph. In live game action, Triston showed competitive at bats. With continued growth and development, we foresee him having the opportunity to play at the next level.
10/16/2022 - Official Player Development Membership - Washington, DC
Triston raised velocity to 68 MPH and showed solid all around improvements in his game during his last workout in DC. In the OF, Triston fields athletically, hands are presentable, and he makes plays consistently. He fields in rhythm, his exchange is quick, and throws with accuracy across the diamond. On the mound, Triston has good balance, a solid delivery, and he separatess his hands on time. He has a clean arm circle, gets good extension on his pitches, and finishes with his chest out over his front knee. Offensively, Triston stands in the box squarely, he has good balance, and he swings in good rhythm. He swings on plane, he makes square contact, and he sprays the ball to all fields.
06/24/2022 - Commemorative Cooperstown All Star Village Skills Video and Evaluation
DEFENSE
Strengths
1. Aggressively comes to get the ball
2. Hustles laterally
3. Has clean transfer/exchange to throw
Areas for improvement
1. Play thru the ball / gain more ground
2. Improve first step quickness
3. Increase arm strength (long toss)
HITTING
Strengths
1. Shows pull-side pop
2. Hits consistent/hard line-drives
3. Creates good extension through contact
Areas for improvement
1. Avoid getting too uphill (shoulder tilt)
2. Get more of a hand load
3. Hit the ball where it's pitched / use whole field