92
Velocity (max)
2/21/21
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The state of Indiana just keeps, sneakily, churning out power-arms, and West flashed the potential to be another one with his preseason winter bullpen for the PBR Indiana crew. At 6-foot-5, 205-pounds, there is some present lean strength throughout an athletic frame that shows signs of adding even more in the future. Getting the most out of his height, West creates a steeper plane with a higher slot, and drives a fastball that is now up to 92 mph, to the bottom of the zone with some ride/run that is heavy at times. Most impressive about the big right-hander is his ability to replicate his fluid, compact delivery with advanced movement patterns. The breaking ball is thrown at a firmer 75-77 with depth and multi-tier break, and shows signs of blossoming into a weapon especially given the higher release point. A faded, 71-74 changeup is still developing, somewhat, but gives West a legit shot at three pitches in continuing as a starter at the next level. With a free, continuous arm stroke that plays quick with extension out front, and the athleticism to repeat a clean delivery, expect college coaches to circle West as a player to see immediately this summer.
Sam West, Greensburg Community, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-5, 205-pound projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, rotational swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 85.41 mph. 72.91 mph bat speed average. 24.78 mph hand speed average. Best ev of the day.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Advanced.
Arm: 91 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.15 (60-yard).
Pitching: Advanced. Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, lightning arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T92. 86-90 mph. (Max spin 2171; Avg 2059). In the zone accuracy, running action, heavy movement.
CB: 75-77 mph. In the zone control, tight action. Advanced feel
CH: 71-74 mph. In the zone command with some fade