- Full name Sam Hays
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Hays was viewed as a difficult sign coming out of high school because of a commitment to Baylor. But the Mariners were in a gambling mood and spent their first pick on him. He came to terms at the end of the summer for $1.2 million. Hays has the kind of projectable pitcher's frame that scouts love, and the Mariners envision his fastball becoming above-average when he fills out. He already has shown an ability to spin his curveball effectively, and a solid changeup gives him a nice third pitch. All three could become plus pitches down the road. Hays has impressed the Mariners with the way he thinks the game.