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2022 13U/14U Mid-Atlantic Showcase
Amir "Nacho" Salaam is a 2027 SS/2B with a 4-11 90 lb. frame from Owings Mills, MD who attends Dematha Catholic. Young, square shouldered frame with a lean build and room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran an 8.99 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, takes shorter steps on the charge moving towards the ball, gets the ball out of glove quickly into a short arm action, developing arm strength and carry on throws, will continue to quicken with added strength, makes the plays. Longer strides to the ball in the outfield, rounds it well, tends to stride open moving into release, works around the intended base with throws, gets under ball with release. Also pitched, full windup with a side rock step moving into delivery, short arm action through the back and worked around the zone; fastball topped out at 58 mph and mixed a curveball up to 49 mph. Switch-hitter, begins with a slightly open stance and a high back elbow from the right side, utilizes a leg lift trigger and works on a linear path through the zone; keeps hands inside the ball, occasionally opens front side early, contact oriented approach; developing consistent feel from the left side, lower hand set and back elbow to start, bat speed will continue to improve with added strength. Very good student.