Sam
Wheeler

6/14/17 5-foot-6, 145-pound right-handed hitter who ran a 6.82 60-yard dash. Starts from an open stance and strides slightly closed. Swing can be shouldery, but he attacks the baseball and has the potential to drive a gap (84 mph exit velocity) despite his lack of size. Also showed an ability to make mid-at-bat adjustments during game play. Defensively, he sets up behind the baseball well and posted 72 mph arm strength across the diamond.

2/12/17 5-foot-6, 140-pound right-handed hitter who ran a 6.93 60-yard dash. Consistently barreled the baseball during his BP round and posted an 83 mph exit velocity. Tendency to hook the ball, as he strides closed, cutting off a direct path into the zone and forcing his hands to work around his body. Defensively, he exhibited solid feet and hands with a short, repeatable arm action that generated 75 mph arm strength.

Preseason All-State- NY (February 18, 2016)
Stands 5-foot-5, 135-pounds with room to grow in the weight room. Showed good speed with a 7.16 60-yard dash and a 4.37 down the line from the right side. Offensively- Sets up tall and balanced with an open stance.  Uses a small leg kick and simple load with slight tilt in the bat.  Showed consistent bat path and an aggressive approach.  Hit an 81-mph exit velocity.  Defensively- Showed clean actions, fielding everything to the center of his body, threw 76-mph across the diamond with a 3/4 arm slot.  

Stands at 5-foot-5, 125 pounds, with an athletic body build.  He ran a 7.20 60 yard dash. Defensively- He has a good approach through the ball, with smooth, soft hands, throws with a high 3/4 arm action, plays through the ball, and has accuracy on the target.  His arm strength was 72 MPH. Offensively- At the plate his setup is relaxed and balanced stance, short, quick stride, with a back load.  His hands are very compact, swinging on a little uphill tilt but straight to the ball, with good extension through the ball finishing above shoulder height.  His exit velocity was 76 MPH.