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Aug 17, 2007 - Aug 19, 2007   Royal  14
Clem Spillane Field - Wareham, MA
Michael Samela
OF C 5-11 185   R/R
FB
60
7.00
40
OF
85
IF
1B
C
71
Pop
2.08
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Exit Velo
Distance
Michael Samela is a 2008 OF/C from Staples HS, residing in Westport, Connecticut, with a 5'11"/185 pound frame. Michael has a solid frame. He hits from a slightly open and upright stance with a top hand release. Samela has a line drive approach and stays inside the ball well. He uses the whole field to hit and can be rotational at times. Michael runs well with a 7.00-60 yard time. He has long arm action from the outfield with a solid release at 85 mph. He has good carry on his throws and solid actions defensively in the outfield. Samela has a solid transfer behind the plate and a solid 2.08 pop time. He has an accurate arm and solid receiving skills. His pop time will improve as he gets quicker and closes off his front side. Michael is an excellent student.
PG Grade 8.5




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Michael Samela Hitting 2007 NE Top Prospect Showcase
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Jul 10, 2007 - Jul 16, 2007   Super 17 Bandits  11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Michael Samela
OF C 5-11 185   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Exit Velo
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Jul 03, 2007 - Jul 09, 2007   Super 17 Bandits  11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Michael Samela
OF C 5-11 185   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Exit Velo
Distance




Jun 09, 2007 - Jun 10, 2007   8-Red  9
Beacon HS - Beacon, NY
Michael Samela
OF C 5-11 180   R/R
FB
60
7.02
40
OF
86
IF
1B
C
76
Pop
2.02
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Exit Velo
Distance
Michael Samela is a 2008 C/OF from Staples HS, residing in Westport, Connecticut, with a 5'11"/180 pound frame. Hits from an open stance, upright stance, top hand release, no stride approach, lift in swing, good bat speed, short arm action from behind the plate, good 2.02 pop time, accurate arm, good receiving skills, quick release from OF, strong arm at 86 mph, good carry, excellent student.
PG Grade 8.5




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Michael Samela C 2007 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
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Jun 10, 2006 - Jun 11, 2006   Royal  5
Dutchess Stadium - Wappingers Falls, NY
Michael Samela
OF C 5-10 175   R/R
FB
60
7.31
40
OF
IF
1B
C
78
Pop
2.03
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Exit Velo
Distance
Michael Samela is a 2008 C/OF with a 5'10'', 175 lb. frame from Westport CT, who attends Staples. Samela has a medium sized frame with a nice build. Defensively, Samela has good arm strength with carry on his throws to 2B. He has good transfers and quick feet. He moves around behind the plate well and is a solid receiver. At the plate, Samela starts with a straight stance with a wide base. He has flexed knees and takes a high stride. Samela has a deep load and looks to keep his hands inside the ball through his swing. He has quick hands and a nice short stroke. He has bat speed and gets his bat through the zone well. He drifts to contact and has a contact hitter's approach at the plate. When he keeps his weight back, he has good gap to gap power. Samela is a good hitter and will hit at the next level.
PG Grade 8.5