Samuel
Parker

Georgia State Commit. 6-foot-5, 215 pounds. This pure beast from New Jersey has made quick work of Georgia competition and has improved greatly as a hitter over the past year. Facing the best arms the country has to offer has undoubtedly sped up Parker’s development as a hitter. He had the highest impact barrel of the entire GDC by far, with a 105 EV moonshot that traveled 386 feet! What’s even more positive on the outlook of Big Sam’s future career is that he might’ve hit that ball further with a wood bat. A metal bat looks like an absolute toothpick in his gargantuan frame, and it almost seems illegal for him to use! It’s a scary sight for opposing arms when he connects with one, and his future top of the scale raw power is already easily plus. That's the wild part, he’s going to get so much stronger! Sam really impressed us with his ability to decelerate and slow the game down vs secondary pitches, and had some good AB’s vs LHP’s. The future is looking bright for this 2023 draft follow.

GA Future Game Trials

6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed hitting first baseman, muscular build, ran an 8.21 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, hands start loaded back, load deeper into an arm bar, short stride, good balance through finish. Takes a power/pull approach, flashed quick barrel speed (77.00 max bat speed via Blast), barrel works uphill through the zone, strong hands, able to back spin fly balls, at-times showed that he can a real long ball threat, 89 exit velocity off a tee,posted a 94.89 max exit velocity during BP.    

NJ Future Games Trials
Parker has a 6-foot-1, 178-pound lean frame. In the box, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in a tall stance with a wrapping load, then used a short stride to start his swing. Had a short swing plane and quick bat speed. Was able to find some barrels during his round. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph; displayed rhythmic footwork. Had a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. During the event, he ran the 60-yard dash in 8.64. On the mound, he has a high ¾ angle and quick arm speed. He is a tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has even shoulders with a tall balance point off the mound. Lands square with an athletic finish. Displayed an athletic finish and lands square. Sat with his fastball at 74-78 mph with a max of 78 mph; showed some action. Had a 2/8 curveball (60-62). His changeup (67-68) shows sinking action.