Progress Report: 2023 C Jack Sampson (Yough)

February 9, 2022
Ted Williams
Director of Scouting, PA

Continuing a past favorite installment, this week's focus highlights a top performer from the Pittsburgh Outlaws Scout Day and the improvements made to get to this point.

PROGRESS Report

First Look Notes: 8/03/21 Summer Prospect Showcase -- Slightly raw with plenty of athleticism in a 6-0, 165lb frame, Sampson impressed with a 6.95 60-yard dash time out of the gate. The defense still had some work to do with pop times in the 2.20-2.24 range and average transfers out of the hand. Offensively, he stood out amongst the crowd with a consistent line drive approach and 340 foot peak distance (T93 mph bat-exit velocity).

Recent Improvements: 2/06/22 Pittsburgh Outlaws Scout Day -- Arriving with an additional 10lbs of muscle on the frame, the Yough Senior product generated solid power output in all phases, recording a 2.12 best pop time with cleaned-up posture and a quicker move out of the crouch. The arm-strength rose up into the 78 mph range with accuracy to the glove-side of the bag and an improved receive skillset allowed him to steal the high pitch on occasion. More physical now in the box, the right-handed hitter posted a T96 mph bat-exit velocity (+3 mph) and showed off better power distribution throughout the base (76 mph bat-speed, 19 G's rotational acceleration).

2022 Video:

‘23 C Jack Sampson (Yough Senior) with solid receiving technique, rolling the fingers downward over the high pitch. Popped consistent 2.12’s on the bag with carrying 78 mph arm strength. Room for a slightly quicker release yet, will be approaching 2.0.@PGHOutlaws_ pic.twitter.com/fXbQXE7R7g
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 6, 2022

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Afternoon Session) - SOLD OUT	PA	02/12	All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Evening Session) - SOLD OUT	PA	02/12	All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session) - SOLD OUT	PA	02/12	All American Field House
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest - SOLD OUT	PA	02/13	Pennbriar Athletic Club
2022 Preseason All-State - Central (AM Session) - 85% Full	PA	02/19	Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Preseason All-State - Central (PM Session) - 95% Full	PA	02/19	Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Northeast ProCase - SOLD OUT	PA	02/20	Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Preseason All-State - East - SOLD OUT	PA	02/27	In The Net
2022 Northeast Rising Stars - 95% Full	PA	03/12	Liberty Sports Arena