Samuel Hoda

Player Information

  • Hometown: Salem, OR

  • High School: Sprague High School

  • Class: 2028

  • Travel Team: Salem Sluggers (OR)

  • Positions: C/RHP

  • Height: 6’0” | Weight: 145 lbs.

  • Bats: Right | Throws: Right

Player Data

  • 60 Yard Dash: 9.33 (4/8/2023 - PBR)

  • Fastball Velocity: 77 mph (7/12/2024 - PG)

  • Exit Velocity: 80 mph (4/8/2023 - PBR)

  • Catcher Velocity: 63 mph (4/8/2023 - PBR)

  • Pop Time: 2.50 (4/8/2023 - PBR)

Player Write Up

Sam Hoda is a 5’9’’ 130lb. 2028 out of Salem, OR. Features a strong, powerful frame that posted a 9.33 60-yard. Uses a high setup behind the plate and demonstrates a quick transfer into accurate throws with 2.50 pop. More arm strength should come as his body continues to develop. Has solid lateral movement and rolls pitches to the strike zone.

Right-handed hitter utilizing a balance stance with high elbow slot. Has a big, power-generating leg kick that induces hand separation during his load. Swings a free barrel and doesn’t get cheated out of at bats. Produces high exit velocity for his class at 80 mph.

Great student, boasting a 4.0 GPA.

Player Achievements

  • National Ranking: Perfect Game: NR | Prep Baseball Report: NR

  • State Ranking: Perfect Game: NR | Prep Baseball Report NR

  • All League: NA (OR)

  • All Conference: NA (OR)

  • USA Baseball:

  • Area Codes: TBD

  • PG All American: TBD

Additional Information

Player Videos

Sam Hoda ('28, OR) working hard for Team Blue, gets a called 3rd here. FB 74-75, CB 61.


Hoda with another effective outing, scattering 3 hits over 3 innings, allowing 1 run.


Sam Hoda ('28, OR) stays on top of this fastball and drives it to left for a single.


Sam Hoda ('28, OR) pieces this to right for a single.