Sam
Scharville

C/OF, (2023) Hudson, OH. 6-foot-1, 205-pound. During batting practice, Scharville recorded an exit velocity of 100 mph. (72.9 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Has flashed present bat speed, loose upward swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 78 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a fluid transfer. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.98-2.07 pop time. Some flexibility and calm setup. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.98. 

Sam Scharville: C/OF, (2023) Hudson, OH. 6-foot, 205-pound. In the box, Scharville clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. (67.3 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, shows a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; has a clean transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.94-1.97. Calm setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.13 in the 60-yard dash.

Sam Scharville: C/OF, (2023) Hudson, OH. 6-foot, 205-pound. At the plate, Scharville had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a tight load, then used a toe tap controlled stride. Had quick bat speed, simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 81 mph; showed a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural transfer. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.90-1.99 pop time. Some flexibility and clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.19.  

Sam Scharville: C/OF, (2023) Hudson, OH. 5-foot-11, 200-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is above average and uses a level swing plane. Was able to create some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 87 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and athletic footwork. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 77 mph; has soft hands, athletic feet, and a quick exchange. Displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.93-1.97 pop time. Calm setup with some flexibility. Recorded a time of 7.45 in the 60-yard dash. 

Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Uses a small leg lift timing trigger as hands stay quiet through load and into launch. Compact swing. Quicker than he is strong with his hands but still has much more physical maturation to come. Pull side tendencies in BP.
Power:Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection:Top of lineup.
Max BP Exit:88 mph
Max BP Distance:274 ft
Field: Flashed some positive things back there. Feet work and exchange skills are above average. Type of defender that has a skill set to work with.
Throw: Above average strength.
Defensive Projection: C.

2/15/20 Position Player
Hit: At the plate Scharville uses a leg kick to initiate his load. He has a slight armbar with a somewhat flat bat path. He shows good barrel control and bat to ball ability. 
Power: 80 mph tee exit velocity.
Top BP Exit Velocity: 79.8 mph
Top BP Distance: 283 feet
Offensive Projection: TBD
Field: In the outfield he shows average footwork and rhythm through the ball. Behind the plate he shows average footwork and quickness.
Throw: 79 mph from the outfield and 73 mph from behind the plate.
Defensive Projection: Corner OF

2/2/2019

Body Type: 5-foot-10 160-pound prospect.

Swing Mechanics: Starts in a crouched stance. Uses a leg kick and armbars during his load leading to him casting his barrel around the zone with an uphill bat path.

Hit: Average bat to ball ability.

Power: 71 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Swing is a bit choppy currently with minimal raw power. Shows some good athleticism so how he develops his swing and adds strength will help him.

Field: 2.13-2.25 pop time. Behind the plate he shows a quick arm with average feet and exchange. Throws had good carry on them. In the outfield he attacks the ball and plays through it well. Could improve footwork and quicken release.

Run: 7.64 60 yard dash.

Defensive Projection: Definitely projects behind as a catcher at the next level shows above average raw ability behind the plate for a 2023.