- Full name Samuel Joseph Antonacci
- Born 02/06/2003 in Springfield, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Heartland CC
Top Rankings
Draft Prospects
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School: Heartland (Ill.) JC Source: JC
Commit/Drafted: Coastal Carolina
Age At Draft: 20.4
The 6-foot, 180-pound sophomore put together a monstrous spring for Heartland (Ill.) JC. Antonacci hit .515 with 32 doubles, 14 home runs and 103 RBIs. Speed plays a big part in Antoacci’s game, and he stole 33 bases in 34 attempts. With a keen eye at the plate, the lefthanded hitter possesses the bat speed and bat-to-ball skill seen at major Divison I programs. Like most high-average bats, Antonacci uses all fields with a “hit where it’s pitched” approach and is difficult to punch out—he had a 48-to-22 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 2023. The hit tool is his strength and projects to carry him in the professional ranks. Defensively, Antonacci played shortstop the past two seasons for Heartland. Scouts praise his instincts and quick first step, and that’s backed with solid-average arm strength. Second base may ultimately be his home defensively as he continues to mature, but there’s no reason for him to move off shortstop at this point. Committed to Coastal Carolina, Antonacci is currently playing for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod League to give scouts a look at how he fares against some of the top arms in the country with a wood bat.
