Sam Callahan: SS/RHP, (2024) out of Milton Academy, MA. is a 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect. In the box, Callahan's best exit velocity was 87 MPH, with a (59.93 mph bat speed average) and (18.40 mph hand speed average). He started in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands relaxed off the back shoulder. Once the weight is stacked over the back leg, the bat takes a long, flat path through his finish, creating a lot of pull side contact. In the infield, he was 68 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed good feet, sure hands and a clean transfer. In the outfield, his throws home maxed out at 78 MPH. During his defensive portion, he  showed a clean exchange, a high ¾ arm slot, sure hands, and consistent feet. 

Sam Callahan: SS/RHP, (2024) Milton Academy, MA. 6-foot-1, 190-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable during batting practice, Callahan clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (61.28 mph bat speed average). (18.27 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Had developing bat speed, long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 71 mph; has developing choppy feet, developing soft hands, and a clean exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.6. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and used some effort. He has in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph; has slight running action and command around the zone. (Max spin ; Avg ). His curveball (65-67) has sweeping action and around the zone glove side control. (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Sam Callahan, Milton Academy, 2024, MA

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity. 61.28 mph bat speed average. 18.27 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Developing soft hands, developing choppy footwork, clean exchange. Capable athletic.  Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. 

Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.6 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, loose consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.

FB: T77. 75-77 mph. Around the zone accuracy, slight running action. 

CB: 65-67 mph. Around the zone glove side command, sweeping action. 

6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder and right-handed pitcher. He ran a 8.0 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is solid with the glove. He threw 68 mph across the diamond during the infield portion of the workout. The feet need to remain active during the fielding of the baseball. The bat has an exit velocity of 70 mph as physical strength gains are warranted. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing. The path is long to contact and he displayed a 1-handed finish after contact. On the mound, the fastball sat 70-71 mph and he flashed a breaking pitch at 60-62 mph. The changeup is a developing pitch for him. The delivery online with the feet and above in slot. The glove has minimal pull to it, taking him offline. The arm is clean and he showed the ability to throw strikes. 

Exit Velocity- 70 mph

INF Velocity- 68 mph