@Jsamaniego_12 
88
Velocity (max)
8/03/26
CLASS OF 2027
LHP
OF
Jose
Samaniego
St Francis - Wheaton (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 176.2LBS
L/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Sparks North Red
6' 3" • 176.2LBSL/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Sparks North Red
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81.7 - 86.2
Velo Range
8/03/26
1903
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
Changeup
75 - 79
Velo Range
10/12/25
1647
Spin Rate (avg)
10/12/25
Curveball
72 - 77
Velo Range
8/03/26
1943
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/26
Slider
73 - 76
Velo Range
7/16/26
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Spin Rate (avg)
7.79
60-yd
10/12/25
4.20
30-yd
10/12/25
1.79
10-yd
10/12/25
17.1
Run speed (max)
10/12/25
Game Performance
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: Pitching Data Dive - Aug 12, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 2, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Data Dive - Mar 9, 2026
- Class of 2027: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 31, 2025
- Class of 2027 Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 17, 2025
- Class of 2027 Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 15, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 21, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitching Data Dive - Feb 12, 2025
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 159.4-pounds. Lean, long-levered, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, small leg lift, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Plays with arm-side run at times. T2059, 1903 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual shape. T1678, 1595 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Plays with fade, works down in the zone. T1714, 1637 average rpm.
Uncommitted, 6-foot-2, 159-pound, long and lanky frame, the southpaw tossed an intriguing bullpen on Sunday, the fastball worked up to 85 mph, sitting 83-84 mph with -12 in. of avg. HM. Samaniego flashed two off-speeds, the curveball played at 66-72 mph with control around the zone, and the changeup played at 75-79 mph with -16 in. of avg. HM.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 166.8-pounds. Room to grow
Delivery: Long lanky delivery, some tilt and topple.
Arm Action: LH. Long high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Slight arm side run with some angle. T1850, 1742 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 1/7 shape, showed depth. T1553, 1458 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Slight arm side action. T1335, 1238 average rpm.