Sam
Patriarco

Sam Patriarco: 3B/RHP, (2022) Solon, OH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Patriarco was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 97 mph.Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Had an upward swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has soft hands, consistent rhythmic feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action and an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.33.

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Goes with a leg kick timing trigger during back load to hands. Balanced stroke with obvious twitch through the zone. Physical bat.
Power: Ball jumps, easy gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Middle of lineup.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 97mph.
Max BP Distance: 323ft.
Field: Third baseman with active feet and some fluidity to actions. Ball skills are serviceable.
Throw: Clean arm with easy jump out of the hand.
Defensive Projection: 3B.

Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced setup. Physical bat with well above average bat speed. Ball really jumps when squared. Natural tools stand out. All fields ball flight, staying inside the baseball well for the most.
Power:Gap pop, flashes of pull power.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit:98 mph
Max BP Distance:331 ft
Field:Third baseman that continues to get better as a defender each time we see him. Footwork has improved and ball skills are solid over there.
Throw:Above average strength.
Defensive Projection:3B.

2/17/20 Position Player
Hit: Athletic setup at the dish. Swing mechanics are very simple and fluid. Slight leg kick load creates an on time swing. Swings a level bat path through the zone creating natural loft.
Power: Present pull side power. Potential for serious power at the next level.
Offensive Projection: Middle of the lineup ceiling.
Field: Plays with a low center of gravity. Above average footwork with playable glove skills. Above average defender.
Throw: Comes out of the hand clean through a ¾ arm slot. 82 mph across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: Left side of the infield.

2/15/20 Position Player
Hit: At the plate Patriarco uses a controlled leg kick to start his load. He shows fairly high hands and drives his barrel through the zone well but has a somewhat flat bat path. His bat path isn’t optimal at all times but he shows good bat speed and barrel control that allows him to catch the ball out front and still be able to drive the ball.
Top BP Exit Velocity: 92.7 mph
Top BP Distance: 322 feet
Offensive Projection: Shows present gap to gap ability with some power upside if he can clean some things up in his swing.
Field: In the infield Patriarco shows quick feet and hands with average rhythm and timing to the ball. Good raw tools but still needs fundamental refinement.
Throw: 81 mph across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: 3B/2B

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: Good mechanical stance with a slight leg lift approach. Adjusts well to ball location and drives the ball to all parts of the field.
Power: Presents plus power at a 94 exit velo.
Offensive Projection: Middle half of the lineup guy. Run producer.
Field: Quick/fluid footwork getting to the ball fast while taking effective routes. Covers a ton of ground.
Throw: 82mph from infield.
Defensive Projection: MIF

1/20/20 Position Player
Hit: Upright stance with a smooth leg kick timing trigger. Aggressive swinger with imrpessive strength and speed combination to hands. Ball really jumps when squared.
Power: Should grow into regular gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Middle potential.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 93.5
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 319
Field: At 3B he shows aggressive actions to the ball with average footwork and a slow release on his throws. 
Defensive Projection: 3B/1B.

Body Type: Very physical frame with athleticism.
Swing Mechanics: Upright stance with a fluid lower half as barrel flows to a vertical launch.
Hit: Physical kid with a very fast bat. Landed on balls in BP, generating some of the louder juice in BP. Impressive round.
Power: 98 mph off the bat in BP. Gap abilities who projects to hit for at least occasional power down the road.
Offensive Projection: Run Producer.
Field: Plays fast in the infield. Attacks the ball and gets rid of it quickly. Ball skills are on par for class.
Throw: High-3/4 right-hander with respectable strength and more in the tank.
Defensive Projection: 3B.