Sam
Highfill

North Carolina State commit.  Athletic build at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds.  Dual guy at the next level with the ability to contribute at the plate and on the mound.  Right handed hitter is flat through the zone showing advanced barrel ability.  Swing translates to live pitching as well.  Gap type power.  Better runner on the basepaths than the 7.70 sixty he ran suggests.  Multiple slot guy on the mound with the fastball ranging 87-88 from an over-the-top slot, and 83-85 when dropping to a loose sidearm release.  Breaking ball from up top at 69-72, rolling through the zone.  Mixes that with a change at 77 showing arm side run.  Drops down to throw a slider at 72 with length.

Multiple slot guy, up to 88 but sitting 84-86 from the high-3/4 slot.  81-82 from a side arm delivery.  Simple delivery with a stable head.  Breaking ball ranged 70-71 with average tilt.  Possible dual player.  Right handed hitter sets up balanced and uses a simple, repeatable approach to produce good barrel awareness.  Flat bat head, works flat through the zone.  Active feet work with average hands showing an ability to catch the ball inside his frame.  Low slot comes from clean exchanges at the mid-line.  Good accuracy with carry.  Ran a 7.83 on a slow, wet track.

Right handed hitter with a feel for the barrel. Worked to stay gap-to-gap.   multiple angles on the bump with the fastball ranging 84-85. High level athlete with room to grow. Chance to play multiple positions.