RHP Samuel Smith (St. John Vianney, 2026) showed a notable jump in stuff during Tuesday’s outing. The 6-foot, 182-pound soon-to-be senior flashed a fastball that topped out at 87.3 mph and sat comfortably in the mid-80s, working from a low ¾ arm slot with late arm-side run that gave right-handed hitters fits. He complemented his heater with a sharp, tightly spun 74–76 mph slider featuring late, biting break, along with a developing 78–80 mph changeup that flashed subtle fade. Smith’s clean mechanics and advanced feel for pitching allowed him to command the zone with confidence and consistency.
6/09/25
Samuel Smith, St. John Vianney (MO), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 179-pounds. Athletic build. Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing with some recoil. Arm Action: RH. Long strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Mostly strikes, moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2117, 2024 average rpm. CB: 70-72 mph. Developing accuracy, high spin, tight 12/6 shape. T2351, 2300 average rpm. SL: 70-72 mph. Good control, high spin, slurve shape. T2461, 2336 average rpm. CH: 77-80 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1935, 1784 average rpm.
6/04/24
Samuel Smith, St John Vianney (MO), 2026 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 197th in Missouri. Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, present lower strength Delivery: Quick delivery, fluid and repeatable movements. Medium-high leg kick with hip coil, generates force off the mound, great extension, hard follow through. Arm Action: RH. Overhand, low slot due to extension. Quick, hard arm action. FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm side run, played well low. T2007, 1861 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Harder break, 11-5 action. T2216, 2088 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Slight arm side fade, solid command. T1972, 1913 average rpm. ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 27.30 max vertical.
6/04/24
Samuel Smith, St John Vianney (MO), 2026 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 197th in Missouri. Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, present lower strength Hit: LHH. Slightly open, bent knees, rests bat on soulder. Toe tap, small stride, balanced throughout. Fast swing, slight uphill bat plane. 69.5 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 248' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Fast arm, over the top, short arm action. Defense: Smooth gather and throw, fields out in front to the left, goes into crowhop. ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 27.30 max vertical. Vizual Edge: 48.61 Edge Score
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 179-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing with some recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Long strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Mostly strikes, moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2117, 2024 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Developing accuracy, high spin, tight 12/6 shape. T2351, 2300 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Good control, high spin, slurve shape. T2461, 2336 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1935, 1784 average rpm.
Samuel Smith, St John Vianney (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 197th in Missouri.
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, present lower strength
Delivery: Quick delivery, fluid and repeatable movements. Medium-high leg kick with hip coil, generates force off the mound, great extension, hard follow through.
Arm Action: RH. Overhand, low slot due to extension. Quick, hard arm action.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm side run, played well low. T2007, 1861 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Harder break, 11-5 action. T2216, 2088 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Slight arm side fade, solid command. T1972, 1913 average rpm.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 27.30 max vertical.
Samuel Smith, St John Vianney (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 197th in Missouri.
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, present lower strength
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, bent knees, rests bat on soulder. Toe tap, small stride, balanced throughout. Fast swing, slight uphill bat plane. 69.5 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 248' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Fast arm, over the top, short arm action.
Defense: Smooth gather and throw, fields out in front to the left, goes into crowhop.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 27.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 48.61 Edge Score