+ From (4/3/26) - Swank's first outing was a solid one as he turned in two scoreless frames before weather cancelled the rest of the outing. There was noticeable strength packed onto his 6-foot-4, 215-pound durable, strong frame this winter. He lifts to a taller, slight inward turn before working down the slope in a closed fashion, and using later intent to rotate into a closed land. It is a 1-piece arm action powered by arm strength; worked the FB at 92-94 and up to 95 with more-straight shape to the extension side and some bore when it played to the top of the zone arm-side. He went to the fastball most, but flashed a sharp cutter at 88-91 that served as his best secondary in this look. He showed a fringy slider at 78-81 and flashed at least an average change at 85-86. The overall control was at least average, as well. I am not sure that there is a true bat-misser in the arsenal, but the floor is set high with 4 controlled shapes. 18.9 at draft. Kentucky recruit.
7/27/22
Swank has an uber-projectable, 6-foot-3, 170 pound frame and his fastball touched 87 mph at the PBR Junior Future Games. Swank has long, clean arm action with advanced arm strength for the class, combined with solid pitchability, showing the ability to throw a three-pitch mix for strikes. He has a short, tight, 69-71 mph slider that will continue to improve as he gains velocity. Swank will also flash a changeup at 77-80 mph with sinking action and command to his armside.
6/07/22
Sammy Swank, Mccutcheon, 2026, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 170-pound long projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Raw. Begins in a wide stance with a compact load, then uses a toe tap stride. Developing bat speed. Loose swing. Line drive approach.
Pitching: Advanced. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose clean arm action. Tall balance point, lands open, an athletic recoil finish.
Swank has an uber-projectable, 6-foot-3, 170 pound frame and his fastball touched 87 mph at the PBR Junior Future Games. Swank has long, clean arm action with advanced arm strength for the class, combined with solid pitchability, showing the ability to throw a three-pitch mix for strikes. He has a short, tight, 69-71 mph slider that will continue to improve as he gains velocity. Swank will also flash a changeup at 77-80 mph with sinking action and command to his armside.
Sammy Swank, Mccutcheon, 2026, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 170-pound long projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Raw. Begins in a wide stance with a compact load, then uses a toe tap stride. Developing bat speed. Loose swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 87.7 mph exit velocity, average 63.4 mph.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: Quick arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.31 (60-yard).
Pitching: Advanced. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose clean arm action. Tall balance point, lands open, an athletic recoil finish.
FB: 83-86 mph. (Max spin 2125; Avg 1970). Some feel accuracy.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sweeping action. (Max spin 2194; Avg 2172).