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2017 Northwest Showcase
Sam Bell is a 2020 2B/RHP with a 6-1 140 lb. frame from Eugene, OR who attends Marist HS. Medium frame with a lean build. Projects for additional size with strength. Primary infielder with aggressive footwork while closing to the baseball. Funnels with two hands out front and worked through exchange with developing fluidity. Released from a three-quarters arm slot generating soft, accurate carry across the infield. Right handed hitter with an even, slight knee knocking stance. Simple front side trigger and worked to contact with rotational actions. Extended path to contact with a level, line drive barrel plane through extension. Flashed some feel for the barrel while utilizing a mid field approach. Also pitched, steps straight back and works to a medium leg lift. Stays balanced at gather and worked to the plate with drop and drive actions. Long arm circle at take back and released from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball maintains plane throughout with slight run to arm side, topped at 70 miles per hour. Good student as well.