95
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/19
CLASS OF 2021
OF
LHP
Sam
Yelton
Duke
Central Cabarrus (HS) • NC
5' 10" • 185LBS
L/L • 22yr 5mo
Travel Team: On Deck Academy
Central Cabarrus (HS) • NC
5' 10" • 185LBS
L/L • 22yr 5mo
Travel Team: On Deck Academy
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Exit Velocity (avg)
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Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
6.94
60
6/30/20
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
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INF Velo
87
OF Velo
2/04/19
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C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
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Velocity (max)
78 - 80
Velo Range
2/04/19
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Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 67
Velo Range
2/04/19
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Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2021 ACC Recruiting Classes - Dec 3, 2020
- South ATL Border Battle: Scout Blog - Braves - Oct 9, 2020
- Podcast: Inside the 2023 Rankings, NC Outfielder Rankings - Apr 29, 2020
- Positional Rankings: NC's Top Outfielders - Apr 23, 2020
- 8 Weekend Standouts from 2021 & 2022 Classes - Sep 24, 2019
- The Five: 5 Players with Stock Up in the New 2021 Rankings - Apr 28, 2019
- Ultimate Performance / Queen City Open Evaluations: 2021 Dual Prospects - Feb 20, 2019
- Top Statistical Performers: Ultimate Performance / Queen City Preseason Scout Day - Feb 8, 2019
- Quick Hitters: UP Scout Day / Queen City Open Scout Day - Feb 7, 2019
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Strong, athletic build at 5 foot 10, 175-pounds. Stood out defensively and offensively, posting a positional velocity of 87 mph and exit velocity of 95 mph. Tall, slightly open setup from the left side of the plate. Smooth load with a short stride. Fluid, balanced swing with strength. Looseness in the hands with some feel for the barrel. Drives the ball gap to gap with some lift in the swing. Above average bat speed. Athletic and confident on defense. Plays through the ball with quick feet and soft hands. Quick arm, using an over the top slot, with carry to his throws. Recorded a 3.95 in the 30-yard dash and 4.49 in the 5-10-5.
Compact delivery working with a slow to quick tempo. Average leg kick and stable head. Lands on-line and square getting extension over the front side. Short, quick arm action to a quick hand at a high-3/4 release. Fastball rides out of the hand, seeming to have high spin rate at 78-80. Breaking ball works with late, hard tilt at 63-67. 1/7 tilt and good action. Maintains hand speed on the change-up at 75. Around the zone throughout the pen.
03.15.18
Quick twitch athlete. Strength in an average frame. Facing 89-92 as a Freshman and put together several solid at-bats. Arm with advanced carry from the outfield. Good routes and first step awareness in center field.