Future Games Spotlight: RHP Sammy Butera
August 2, 2016
Name: Sammy Butera
Graduating Class: 2018
Position: RHP
School: Niles West
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165
Rank:
State: 43
(Underclass Invitational 1.17.16)
Scouting Report:
6-foot, 165-pound two-way player, lean shape, projects best on the mound. Tall and fall delivery, toe lift with slight rotation to balance point. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, above average arm speed. Fastball has run to arm side, 80-82 mph, touched 83 mph. Curveball has slight sweeping action, tends to decelerate, 68-71 mph. Changeup is 75-78 mph with arm side action similar to his fastball. Right-handed hitter, open stance, slight leg lift stride, stiff lower half, can get off his back side more. Showed bat strength, slight uphill path, some length, 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.92 runner in the 60. Showed arm strength across the diamond, 80 mph. (Report from Underclass Invitational this past winter)
The Future Games:
This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2018 prospects from our 25-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place on August 4 - 6 (Thursday-Saturday) at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis. The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2018 prospects. Last year, more than 150 colleges from all over the country were in attendance. The Prep Baseball Report services are subscribed by more than 450 colleges and pro scouts.
CLICK HERE for Butera’s profile
NEWS ON BUTERA
- Illinois 2018 Rankings: Newcomers - Apr 6, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: RHP Analysis - Feb 8, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Middle Infield Analysis - Feb 3, 2016
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