Sam
Hays

On Sunday, RHP Sam Hays (Munster, IN, 2024) provided an upside look out of the ‘pen for Elite Baseball Training. Listed at a long 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, Hays is a controlled mover on the bump, working in-line to home with a controlled finish. In his outing, Hays ran his fastball up to 85 mph, while sitting in the lower-80s throughout and it spun at over 2,400 RPM on average. His spin traits carried over to his low-70s breaking ball, as that averaged over 2,700 RPM and played with sharp 11/5 action.

Sam Hays, Lake Central, 2024, IN

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean build.

Hit: (RHH) Started in an athletic stance with an active load, then used a small leg kick. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Up the middle approach.

Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 72.56 mph.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, fluid exchange. Projectable.

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.64 (60-yard).