The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
6-foot-2, 194-pound athletic physical build. Above average during batting practice, Sampalis's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (71.34 mph bat speed average). (23.50 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a simple rotational swing plane and high finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 80 mph; showed soft hands, athletic quick feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Using a short loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.34. Projectable on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph; had very consistent command and running sinking action. (Max spin 1841; Avg 1705). Shows slurvey action and control low in the zone on his 1/7 curveball (61-63). (Max spin 2110; Avg 1882). Showed arm side command and fading action on his changeup (70-71). Look for a big jump off the mound, ton more in there.
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.34
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6-foot-2, 194-pound athletic physical build. Above average during batting practice, Sampalis's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (71.34 mph bat speed average). (23.50 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a simple rotational swing plane and high finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 80 mph; showed soft hands, athletic quick feet, and a natural clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Using a short loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.34. Projectable on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph; had very consistent command and running sinking action. (Max spin 1841; Avg 1705). Shows slurvey action and control low in the zone on his 1/7 curveball (61-63). (Max spin 2110; Avg 1882). Showed arm side command and fading action on his changeup (70-71). Look for a big jump off the mound, ton more in there.
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.34