Samuel
Poirier

Samuel Poirier, Elsinore High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic, wiry player with versatile arm slots and a contact-driven swing.
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds. Athletic, wiry frame with room to fill. Present strength in his lower half.
Hit: RHH. Narrow lower half with a knee bend present. Upper half is tight, with back elbow flared towards catcher. Hands rested just above the shoulder. Body starts on the rear leg. Small toe tap stride to initiate the load into rear leg. Hands cast slightly outward. Upper half does most of the work for power. Hips and upper half stay in sync throughout. Short barrel path towards the ball that stays tight throughout. Line drives present. 64.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 360' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. OF-82 mph. OF: upper 3/4 arm slot with a half-circle back path and a loose release. INF: upper 3/4 arm slot again, with a short release. Can throw from different slots.
Defense: OF: Approaches the ball in a calm manner, taking small, calculated steps. Stays calm throughout, with a slight stutter before fielding and a short crow hop. INF: Uses upper half more efficiently than lower half. Could improve glove work. Stays postured up throughout.
ATH: 6.73 runner in the 60. 1.63 and 3.78 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Poirier was one of the breakout performers out of Elsinore this spring and continued that momentum with a strong all-around showing at the tryout. He opened the day by posting the fastest 60-yard dash time of the event at 6.73, immediately showcasing the athleticism that impacts every aspect of his game. Defensively, Poirier moved well both in the outfield and at shortstop, displaying the versatility and actions to project at multiple positions moving forward. Offensively, he recorded a 93.7 mph max exit velocity. While the raw offensive metrics may not immediately jump off the page compared to some others in attendance, Poirier has consistently shown in-game action that he can use all fields effectively and possesses sneaky pull-side power. His feel for hitting and ability to translate tools into gameplay continue to stand out. During the game, he made one of the defensive plays of the day, laying out for a terrific diving catch in right field on a slicing line drive, further reinforcing the defensive value he brings. Standing 6-2, 187 pounds, Poirier still appears to have physical development ahead of him and may not be done growing. The combination of speed, defensive versatility, projectable frame, and proven game performance makes him an intriguing prospect in California's 2028 class. Poirier is the type of player that coaches and evaluators should continue to keep circled as his game progresses.