Sam Delaplane

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Seattle Mariners #18 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Despite pitching well at every level since being drafted in the 23rd round in 2017, Delaplane wasn't a highly regarded prospect because he's a righthanded pitcher who stands under 6 feet tall. After striking out nearly 50 percent of batters he faced at high Class A Modesto, followed by a strong turn in the Arizona Fall League, Delaplane is getting more recognition.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Coming into pro ball, Delaplane had so-so stuff and thrived more with deception. He now attacks hitters with a plus fastball that sits in the mid 90s and touches 98 mph. The pitch shows good riding from Delaplane's deceptive, high-three-quarters delivery. His other pitch is a mid-80s hard slider that generates high spin rates and is thrown with a curveball grip. The breaking ball has strong tilt and gets swings and misses from lefties and righties. Delaplane has an undersized frame but with a sturdy build is often compared physically to major league reliever Greg Holland.
  
  THE FUTURE: Delaplane has averaged an astonishing 15 strikeouts per 9 innings in his career. He'll have to keep proving himself at higher levels, but his dominance in the Fall League shows that he's capable of thriving against better hitters. He profiles as a high-leverage reliever. He will likely head to Triple-A Tacoma in 2020 but with his eyes on Seattle.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Despite pitching well at every level since being drafted in the 23rd round in 2017, Delaplane wasn’t a highly regarded prospect because he’s a righthanded pitcher who stands under 6 feet tall. After striking out nearly 50 percent of batters he faced at high Class A Modesto, followed by a strong turn in the Arizona Fall League, Delaplane is getting more recognition.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Coming into pro ball, Delaplane had so-so stuff and thrived more with deception. He now attacks hitters with a plus fastball that sits in the mid 90s and touches 98 mph. The pitch shows good riding from Delaplane’s deceptive, high-three-quarters delivery. His other pitch is a mid-80s hard slider that generates high spin rates and is thrown with a curveball grip. The breaking ball has strong tilt and gets swings and misses from lefties and righties. Delaplane has an undersized frame but with a sturdy build is often compared physically to major league reliever Greg Holland.
  
  THE FUTURE: Delaplane has averaged an astonishing 15 strikeouts per 9 innings in his career. He’ll have to keep proving himself at higher levels, but his dominance in the Fall League shows that he’s capable of thriving against better hitters. He profiles as a high-leverage reliever. He will likely head to Triple-A Tacoma in 2020 but with his eyes on Seattle.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Despite pitching well at every level since being drafted in the 23rd round in 2017, Delaplane wasn't a highly regarded prospect because he's a righthanded pitcher who stands under 6 feet tall. After striking out nearly 50 percent of batters he faced at high Class A Modesto, followed by a strong turn in the Arizona Fall League, Delaplane is getting more recognition.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Coming into pro ball, Delaplane had so-so stuff and thrived more with deception. He now attacks hitters with a plus fastball that sits in the mid 90s and touches 98 mph. The pitch shows good riding from Delaplane's deceptive, high-three-quarters delivery. His other pitch is a mid-80s hard slider that generates high spin rates and is thrown with a curveball grip. The breaking ball has strong tilt and gets swings and misses from lefties and righties. Delaplane has an undersized frame but with a sturdy build is often compared physically to major league reliever Greg Holland.
  
  THE FUTURE: Delaplane has averaged an astonishing 15 strikeouts per 9 innings in his career. He'll have to keep proving himself at higher levels, but his dominance in the Fall League shows that he's capable of thriving against better hitters. He profiles as a high-leverage reliever. He will likely head to Triple-A Tacoma in 2020 but with his eyes on Seattle.