Prep Baseball Report

Senior Games Player Spotlight: SS Zach Paschke



 

By John Cackowski
Director of Scouting

On July 25th PBR Colorado will be hosting their first annual Senior Games at Metropolitan State College. We expect to have a great showing of the best 2018 players in the state representing in the event. Below is a look at 2018 SS Zach Paschke out of Mountain Vista HS. To request invite to the Senior Games Click Here  



Zach Paschke

Class of 2018 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Mountain Vista
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: South Denver Baseball Academy; Fall- Cherry Creek
  • Height: 5-8
    Weight: 145lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R

Statistics

Position
6.80
60-yard
78
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
4.10
H-1st

Scouting Report

2-26-17
5-foot-8, 145 pounds. Switch hitter, throws left. At the plate stands tall on both sides. Simple approach, wants to hit hard line drives through the infield to both sides. On left side stride is short, on right utilizes a leg-kick. Level swing through zone from both sides. More power on right side as evident in his 87 mph exit velo from right compared to 80 from left. In the field has quick feet and hands. Glove to hand transfer is quick as well. Quick release from 3/4 arm slot at 77 mph across the diamond. Runs really well. 4.10 home to first. 6.8 60 time in previous events. Solid infield prospect. 

8-6-16

5-foot-8, 145 pounds. Bats and throws right. At the plate stands tall. Nice and loose with good rhythm at the plate. Dives a little towards ball but but has very good hands through the zone with good extension and finish. Lower half has good rotation. Produced a 80 mph exit velocity off the tee. Impressed with how he plays the game. On a triple he hit ran a 11.2 home to third, and was a 4.2 home to first. Also ran the 3rd fastest laser timed 60 at 6.8 seconds. At short has good actions and range. Good glove to hand transfer, gains ground on throws from a 3/4 arm slot. Threw 77 across the diamond.