The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
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.
10.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.15
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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 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.
Sam Newsome: RHP/OF, (2024) Continental, OH. 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean frame. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a longer arm action and a ¾ slot. Smooth projectable on the mound, used a moderate arm action with a ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows high effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands open with recoil finish. (Max spin 2057; Avg 1884).
2/20/22
Sam Newsome: SS/RHP, (2024) Continental, OH. 5-foot-9, 130-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 77 mph. (55.9 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Has efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Had a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.57. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 71-73 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2282; Avg 2230). His 11/5 curveball (59-62) shows slurvey action. (Max spin 1842; Avg 1716). His changeup (67-68) had slight action.
6/22/21
Sam Newsome: SS/RHP, (2024) Continental, OH. 5-foot-9, 130-pound. In the box, Newsome clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has a rotational level swing plane and developing bat speed. Found multiple barrels during his round. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 71 mph; had consistent smooth footwork, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a longer arm action. On the mound, had a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Knuckle (55-56 mph). Threw his fastball 68-72 mph. Has tight movement. His 11/5 curveball (59-60) shows gradual action.
2/21/21
Sam Newsome: RHP/3B, (2024) Continental High School, OH. 5-foot-9, 127-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 70 mph. Starts in an open athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was raw, and used a flat swing plane. Athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 70 mph; shows sure hands, a developing exchange, and consistent developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Recorded a 60 time of 8.15 at the event. Raw on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 68-70 mph; showed arm side command and running action. Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (57-60). Has arm side command and fading action on his changeup (67-67).
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Sam Newsome: RHP/OF, (2024) Continental, OH. 5-foot-10, 140-pound lean frame. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a longer arm action and a ¾ slot. Smooth projectable on the mound, used a moderate arm action with a ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows high effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands open with recoil finish. (Max spin 2057; Avg 1884).
Sam Newsome: SS/RHP, (2024) Continental, OH. 5-foot-9, 130-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 77 mph. (55.9 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Has efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Had a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.57. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 71-73 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2282; Avg 2230). His 11/5 curveball (59-62) shows slurvey action. (Max spin 1842; Avg 1716). His changeup (67-68) had slight action.
Sam Newsome: SS/RHP, (2024) Continental, OH. 5-foot-9, 130-pound. In the box, Newsome clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has a rotational level swing plane and developing bat speed. Found multiple barrels during his round. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 71 mph; had consistent smooth footwork, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a longer arm action. On the mound, had a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Knuckle (55-56 mph). Threw his fastball 68-72 mph. Has tight movement. His 11/5 curveball (59-60) shows gradual action.
Sam Newsome: RHP/3B, (2024) Continental High School, OH. 5-foot-9, 127-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 70 mph. Starts in an open athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was raw, and used a flat swing plane. Athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 70 mph; shows sure hands, a developing exchange, and consistent developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Recorded a 60 time of 8.15 at the event. Raw on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 68-70 mph; showed arm side command and running action. Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (57-60). Has arm side command and fading action on his changeup (67-67).