Sam
Tackett

 
6/13/17:  5-foot-10, 198 pound right-handed pitcher sat 82-84 with the fastball in his outing.  Straight fastball with command in the zone from a high 3/4 slot.  Balanced load, stays in line.  Lands squared.  Above average use of lower half.  Breaking ball sat 67-69 with 11/5 shape and gradual break.  Hits from a balanced load and short stride.  Level bat path, some extension at contact.  High exit velocity of 87mph.  Footwork is heavy defensively with funneled exchange.  Throws topped at 81 across the infield.

2/25/17: 5-foot-10, 198 pounds.  Offensively, balanced setup, minimal load with a drop in the hands.  Short stride, partial rotation with the lower half, average balance throughout the swing.  Above average bat speed, short-level swing plane.  Registered a high exit velocity of 87 mph.  Defensively, short high ¾ arm action with accuracy at 79 mph.  Possesses average hands, heavy footwork, clean exchange.  Ran a 7.90 in the laser-timed 60 yard dash.