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2018 West Academic Showcase
Sam Hough is a 2019 RHP/ with a 6-2 170 lb. frame from Dobbs Ferry, NY who attends Avon Old Farms. Large frame with long limbs and a lean build. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple rock step to high leg lift delivery. Stays balanced on back side at gather and worked to the plate with drop and drive actions. Long arm circle at take back and released from a three-quarters arm slot. Lands in line with the plate and carries momentum through finish. Fastball generated slight running action back to arm side in the mid 70's to low 80's, topped at 81 miles per hour. Curveball had 11/5 to near 12/6 shape with tighter spin and late depth when maintaining arm speed through extension. Utilized breaking ball as out pitch and consistently kept hitters off balance. Right handed hitter with a slightly crouched, even stance. Deeper hand load and created coil. Loose, extended path to baseball with a level barrel plane through extension. Showed developing feel for the barrel while employing a mid field to opposite field approach. Good student as well.