Samanta Nelson

3B/RHP
Chicago, IL
Commitment: Triton College
Headshot
Grad:2020
HT:5'7
WT:180 LBS
Throws:Right
Bats:Right
Arm:61 MPH
20 YD:3.41 sec
DATEEVENT ATTENDEDVIDEO
06/18/2018Softball Factory World Series (Grad Year 2018-2022)  
12/27/2017National Tryout - Lynwood (Chicago), IL  
Samanta Nelson Chicago, IL info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487
Grad Year:2020Height:5'7Weight: 180 LBS
Primary Pos:3B Secondary Pos:RHPBats:RightThrows: Right
High School:Trinity High School Summer Team:Oak Park Windmills
Exit Velo 76 Hand Size Medium Barrel Accuracy 83.33% Broad Jump 5'8''
Grip Strength Left:   80.6 Right:   88.6   5-10-5 Shuttle Left:   5.52 Right:   5.27  
RUNNING 20 yds:   3.41 Home to 1B:    3.34 THROWING Velocity:   61 Arm Strength:   48
INFIELD Fielding:   48
PITCHING Control:   0 Delivery:   0 Arm Action:    0
RH HITTINGHitting:   55 Power:   58  
OVERALL Position Projection: 3B
06/18/2018 - Softball Factory World Series (Grad Year 2018-2022) Samanta is a 2020 3B with the tools needed to play at the collegiate level. In the box, Samanta is a RHH that uses a square stance with a short stride and centered balance. She creates fluid rhythm, loads her hands back and generates fast bat speed. Samanta makes hard, consistent contact and is a gap-to-gap hitter. She makes game time adjustments and is able to produce with runners in scoring position. At 3B, Samanta is an athletic player. She reads the ball well off the bat, stays low through the play and gains ground to her target. She makes a quick transfer and makes accurate throws with carry. Overall, Samanta is a hard working player that will be a great addition to a collegiate line up.