LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 New England Indoor Showcase (Sunday)
Samuel Benedict is a 2022 SS/2B with a 5-8 152 lb. frame from South Glastonbury, CT who attends Glastonbury. Recorded a 7.20 second sixty-yard dash time. Compact, smaller frame with athletic look and room to fill out. Primary infielder with active footwork throughout the fielding process, good lateral range to both sides and clean glove actions throughout. Works downhill through the baseball with good usage of his lower half to funnel out in front, while transferring smoothly to work into an over-the-top arm slot. Displayed long, fluid strides throughout with good body control and present athleticism. Left-handed hitter that hits from a slightly open stance with a high hand set, high back elbow and leg lift trigger. Compact stroke with short, direct swing path and the ability to get the barrel out in front on-time. Middle-of-the field approach with consistent line drive impact, present bat speed and loose, fluid hands. Fundamentally sound defensive skill set with athletic actions and good overall hit tool with some upside remaining. Good Student. Named to the 2021 New England Indoor Top Prospect List.