Sammy Infante

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Washington Nationals #19 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: One of the top shortstops in the 2020 high school class, Infante was drafted 71st overall and signed for an over-slot $1 million bonus to buy him out of his college commitment to Miami. Later that summer, he worked at the Nationals’ alternate training site. He got his first taste of the minor leagues in the Florida Complex League in 2021.
  
  Scouting Report: Infante struggled in his debut season as he learned what it takes to be a pro and the level of consistency that it requires to be successful. His maturity and level-headedness, which were repeatedly mentioned as among his strongest attributes during the draft process and at the alternate site, no doubt helped him push through. He embraced playing second base in the FCL in deference to his teammate Brady House, but he has the strong fundamentals, soft hands and strong arm needed to at least earn a shot to stick at shortstop. Moving forward, Infante will have to cut down on the whiffs, but there is confidence he can be at least an average hitter with occasional power.
  
  The Future: Given that he will be two years removed the draft, the 2022 season will be big for Infante to take strides forward, even understanding that he’s still a long way from the big leagues.
  
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  Ranked Washington Nationals #13 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Infante emerged early as one of the most well-rounded prep shortstops in the 2020 draft class and got off to a hot start in the spring before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the high school season. The Nationals drafted him 71st overall and signed him for an above-slot $1 million to forgo a Miami commitment. Infante made his organizational debut at instructional league, where he impressed team officials with his maturity.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Infante has average or above-average tools across the board as well as strong intangibles. He has soft hands, some pull-side power and a good head on his shoulders. Infante is advanced for a high school draftee, especially when it comes to defensive fundamentals. His plus arm is his strongest tool and he has dynamic infield actions to go with sound instincts. Infante tends to drift in his swing and he needs to show he can make more consistent contact, but he has the raw ingredients to be an average hitter in time. His passion for the game gives him a chance to be a quick learner.
  
  THE FUTURE: Infante's defense and intangibles make him arguably the most promising shortstop in the Nationals' system. How his bat comes along will determine if he reaches his everyday potential.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #154 prospect in 2020 draft
  A 6-foot-1, 175-pound shortstop committed to Miami, Infante has a nice collection of above-average tools. Over the summer he showed some glimpses of above-average raw power to the pull side, but his contact was inconsistent as well. He started making improvements this spring and was moving up draft boards before the season was shut down, with plenty of crosscheckers in attendance to watch him play. While Infante might not have a carrying plus tool, he’s above average in many areas including his running ability, arm strength and power. He also has a chance to be an above-average defender, so if a team thinks he can develop into an average hitter then there’s a lot to like in a down year for top-of-the-class prep shortstops. If Infante makes it to campus at Miami, he would be an eligible-sophomore for the 2022 draft.

• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 40/High
  
  Track Record: One of the top shortstops in the 2020 high school class, Infante was drafted 71st overall and signed for an over-slot $1 million bonus to buy him out of his college commitment to Miami. Later that summer, he worked at the Nationals&#39 alternate training site. He got his first taste of the minor leagues in the Florida Complex League in 2021.
  
  Scouting Report: Infante struggled in his debut season as he learned what it takes to be a pro and the level of consistency that it requires to be successful. His maturity and level-headedness, which were repeatedly mentioned as among his strongest attributes during the draft process and at the alternate site, no doubt helped him push through. He embraced playing second base in the FCL in deference to his teammate Brady House, but he has the strong fundamentals, soft hands and strong arm needed to at least earn a shot to stick at shortstop. Moving forward, Infante will have to cut down on the whiffs, but there is confidence he can be at least an average hitter with occasional power.
  
  The Future: Given that he will be two years removed the draft, the 2022 season will be big for Infante to take strides forward, even understanding that he&#39s still a long way from the big leagues.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: One of the top shortstops in the 2020 high school class, Infante was drafted 71st overall and signed for an over-slot $1 million bonus to buy him out of his college commitment to Miami. Later that summer, he worked at the Nationals’ alternate training site. He got his first taste of the minor leagues in the Florida Complex League in 2021.
  
  Scouting Report: Infante struggled in his debut season as he learned what it takes to be a pro and the level of consistency that it requires to be successful. His maturity and level-headedness, which were repeatedly mentioned as among his strongest attributes during the draft process and at the alternate site, no doubt helped him push through. He embraced playing second base in the FCL in deference to his teammate Brady House, but he has the strong fundamentals, soft hands and strong arm needed to at least earn a shot to stick at shortstop. Moving forward, Infante will have to cut down on the whiffs, but there is confidence he can be at least an average hitter with occasional power.
  
  The Future: Given that he will be two years removed the draft, the 2022 season will be big for Infante to take strides forward, even understanding that he’s still a long way from the big leagues.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Infante emerged early as one of the most well-rounded prep shortstops in the 2020 draft class and got off to a hot start in the spring before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the high school season. The Nationals drafted him 71st overall and signed him for an above-slot $1 million to forgo a Miami commitment. Infante made his organizational debut at instructional league, where he impressed team officials with his maturity.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Infante has average or above-average tools across the board as well as strong intangibles. He has soft hands, some pull-side power and a good head on his shoulders. Infante is advanced for a high school draftee, especially when it comes to defensive fundamentals. His plus arm is his strongest tool and he has dynamic infield actions to go with sound instincts. Infante tends to drift in his swing and he needs to show he can make more consistent contact, but he has the raw ingredients to be an average hitter in time. His passion for the game gives him a chance to be a quick learner.
  
  THE FUTURE: Infante's defense and intangibles make him arguably the most promising shortstop in the Nationals' system. How his bat comes along will determine if he reaches his everyday potential.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Infante emerged early as one of the most well-rounded prep shortstops in the 2020 draft class and got off to a hot start in the spring before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the high school season. The Nationals drafted him 71st overall and signed him for an above-slot $1 million to forgo a Miami commitment. Infante made his organizational debut at instructional league, where he impressed team officials with his maturity.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Infante has average or above-average tools across the board as well as strong intangibles. He has soft hands, some pull-side power and a good head on his shoulders. Infante is advanced for a high school draftee, especially when it comes to defensive fundamentals. His plus arm is his strongest tool and he has dynamic infield actions to go with sound instincts. Infante tends to drift in his swing and he needs to show he can make more consistent contact, but he has the raw ingredients to be an average hitter in time. His passion for the game gives him a chance to be a quick learner.
  
  THE FUTURE: Infante's defense and intangibles make him arguably the most promising shortstop in the Nationals' system. How his bat comes along will determine if he reaches his everyday potential.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Infante emerged early as one of the most well-rounded prep shortstops in the 2020 draft class and got off to a hot start in the spring before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the high school season. The Nationals drafted him 71st overall and signed him for an above-slot $1 million to forgo a Miami commitment. Infante made his organizational debut at instructional league, where he impressed team officials with his maturity.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Infante has average or above-average tools across the board as well as strong intangibles. He has soft hands, some pull-side power and a good head on his shoulders. Infante is advanced for a high school draftee, especially when it comes to defensive fundamentals. His plus arm is his strongest tool and he has dynamic infield actions to go with sound instincts. Infante tends to drift in his swing and he needs to show he can make more consistent contact, but he has the raw ingredients to be an average hitter in time. His passion for the game gives him a chance to be a quick learner.
  
  THE FUTURE: Infante's defense and intangibles make him arguably the most promising shortstop in the Nationals' system. How his bat comes along will determine if he reaches his everyday potential.