82
Velocity (max)
6/08/23
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
OF
Sam
Higgins
Maine South (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/L • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Select/Americans
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/L • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Select/Americans
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 81
Velo Range
2/24/24
2114
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Changeup
75 - 78
Velo Range
6/08/23
1849
Spin Rate (avg)
4/19/22
Curveball
68 - 73
Velo Range
6/08/23
2175
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Slider
70 - 72.1
Velo Range
2/24/24
2156
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
282
Distance (max)
2/12/23
67
Sweet Spot %
4/19/22
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
8.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
8
60
4/19/22
4.49
30-yd
2/12/23
1.9
10-yd
2/12/23
16.7
Run speed (max)
2/12/23
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
4/19/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.17
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.6
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1955
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2175
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1364
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2126
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1765
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2014
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1469
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2049
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1932
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1849
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1921
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 80.8
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,036
Spin Rate (max)
1,955
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.7
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.7
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
2,175
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.1
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,186
Spin Rate (max)
2,126
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.5
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 76.5
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,391
Spin Rate (max)
1,364
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 79.1
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,912
Spin Rate (max)
1,624
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
61.6 - 66.5
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,968
Spin Rate (max)
1,909
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
72.2
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,104
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 73.7
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,372
Spin Rate (max)
1,327
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 80.6
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,114
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 68.6
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,102
Spin Rate (max)
1,980
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.3
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.3
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,167
Spin Rate (max)
2,123
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,574
Spin Rate (max)
1,531
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.2
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,088
Spin Rate (max)
1,944
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 70.1
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,213
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.5
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 70.3
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,239
Spin Rate (max)
2,156
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.5
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 76.7
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,683
Spin Rate (max)
1,492
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.9
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 75.3
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,011
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.0
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 64.7
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.3
Velocity (max)
60.9 - 62.2
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,925
Spin Rate (max)
1,849
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.3
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.90
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.49
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.17
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.90
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.49
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.17
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.34
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.00
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.90
10-yd
4.49
30-yd
8.17
60-yd
16.7
Run speed (max)
1.77
RSi (max)
1.77
RSi (avg)
1,223
Jump Power (max)
22.4
Jump Height (max)
21.7
Jump Height (avg)
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Swift
4
SwiftThirtyYard
8
SwiftSixtyYard
1.85
10-yd
2
SwiftTenYard
4.34
30-yd
8.00
60-yd
16.7
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
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Uncommitted. 6-foot, 165-pound build with plenty of room to add on strength in the coming years. Higgins was impressive over his two innings of work, not allowing a single hit or run and striking out one with one walk - not to mention it was his high school debut against one of the top teams in the state. Higgins worked his fastball up to 79 mph, sitting mostly 77-78 mph. He went to a 1/7 breaking ball at 66-69 mph, flashing sharp action. Impressive varsity debut for the freshman, follow 2026 arm moving forward.
LHP Sam Higgins (Maine South, 2026) became a follow freshman at this event after using a mechanically sound delivery to sit 78-79 mph with his fastball, working off a high release while creating steepness through the zone. It’s clean, loose arm attached to a lean 6-foot build, and he moves well enough to project like a reliable strike-thrower as he continues to develop. He used two different breaking balls, but it was the slider that looked best on this day, spinning tighter than his curveball, thrown with greater confidence that allowed him to locate it more consistently, and his changeup looks capable of becoming another useful offering too.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Short leg-lift, tall/fall, works in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T2088, 1944 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Downer 1/7 shape. T2213, 2154 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Shorter shape than the CB, 2/8. T2239, 2156 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Similar FB action. T1683, 1492 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 158-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Closed front side. Sets up off the plate. Quiet hands. Toe-tap trigger. Short stride. Loose hands, rotates well out of load. Barrel stays in the zone, uphill path to contact, hard off the barrel when synced up.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 mph. 244’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Long/loose arm, quick to release with easy velocity and carry.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, moves into an athletic crow hop.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Medium leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall operation, remains in-line to the plate, simple and repeats.
Arm Action: LH. Deliberate draw out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75.9, 73.2-75.3 mph. Four-seam, mainly straight. T2010, 1932 average rpm.
CB: mph. 1/7 shape, downer action. T, average rpm.
SL: 62.6-64.7 mph. 2/8 shape. T2012, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 60.9-62.2 mph. T1924, 1848 average rpm.