Sammy
Atkinson

Just like his two older brothers, MIF Sammy Atkinson (Providence Catholic, 2026) carries a natural feel to hit and top of the order upside down the road. A 6.90 runner, Atkinson sprayed line drives throughout his round of BP from a short, simple, and hitterish right-handed swing. Atkinson showed more juice than we’d seen from him in the past, barreling his hardest ball up at 94.1 mph, and his furthest traveled 331 feet, too. Defensively, he’s a quick mover with sure-handed actions and steady glovework that should stick somewhere on the infield dirt moving forward. 

INF Sammy Atkinson (Providence Catholic, 2026) is the third Atkinson to come through the Illinois high school ranks in the last handful of years. Both older brothers have a knack for the barrel with power attached to it. Sammy, despite being listed at 5-foot-8, 165-pound, fits the same mold offensively as his older brothers and is a 2026 name to know moving forward. Atkinson, a right-handed hitter, swings with controlled intent, quick strong hands and gets all kinds of jump off the barrel, especially given his size. He creates above-average rotational acceleration and he peaked at 88.9 mph off the bat with his furthest batted ball traveling 322’. The 7.12 runner also played a steady infield, staying low to the ground with fluid hands and quick first step. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Bat stays through the hitting zone a long time, loose strong hands, creates bat speed and leverage off the bat, hard loud contact throughout.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Fluid hands, plays low to the ground and through the ball, quick first step with range to glove side.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.