 Julian Sampson (Jim Simpkins)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Julian Sampson |
| Position: | Starting Pitcher |
| School: | Skyline HS, Sammamish, WA |
| School Type: | High school |
| Academic Class: | Senior |
| Birthdate: | 01/21/89 |
| Height: | 6'5" |
| Weight: | 211 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Report Date(s): | 03/26/07 |
| Game(s): | Issaquah HS |
Focus Area | Comments |
| Fastball: | Sampson throws his fastball up to 92 mph with plenty of room for more velocity. |
| FB Movement: | He throws a four-seamer that's fairly straight, though it does seem to hit an extra gear when it gets to home plate. |
| Curve: | Sampson's curve was a little slow in this outing, but it's been better in other starts this year. |
| Changeup: | Sampson has a feel for a change, but doesn't need to throw it in games. |
| Control: | He's got good command of his fastball, spotting it well, and doesn't walk too many hitters. |
| Poise: | Sampson is very poised and always shows the same calm demeanor on the mound regardless of what's occurring on the field. |
| Physical Description: | Sampson has the quintessential projectable pitcher's body with plenty of room for growth. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | Projectable frame; easy fastball with clean delivery and plenty of room for added velocity in future. |
| Weaknesses: | The level of competition. Sampson doesn't get challenged much at home and usually only has to keep his fastball down and throw it by people to succeed. |
| Summary: | In a year without too many "complete package" high school arms, Sampson should get a long look this spring. With a good arm, good mechanics and the kind of projection scouts look for in high school pitchers, this right-hander from the Pacific Northwest will generate plenty of interest. |