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Top 10 Profiles of 2021: No. 10 Zion Rose

December 20, 2021
By: Peter Hamot
Area Scout

Louisville commit Zion Rose (Brother Rice, 2023) kicks off our countdown to the New Year as our No. 10 most-viewed profile of 2021. Currently ranked No. 5 in Illinois' 2023 class, Rose has never left the top-five in the state since the first edition of the '23 rankings released 2020. The future Cardinal also earned national recognition recently, ranked No. 103 overall in the country.

Rose has the unique combination of premium strength and athleticism, listed at a muscular 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. He's an intimidating at-bat from the right-handed box, and he routinely connects for hard contact from a mature approach. Starting in a crouched position, Rose moves quietly into a short/gliding stride with a fluid tempo throughout. He possesses extremely quick/strong hands through the baseball, giving him some of the easiest pop in the entire class. Defensively, Rose also excels behind the plate, possessing soft/presenting hands that pair with a strong and accurate arm. He also moves extremely well for his size, moving directionally out of the crouch and acting as a willing blocker.

Rose is one of the most exciting players to watch in the state, and we will see what's in store for him in 2022 as he and the loaded Brother Rice ball club around him make another play at state this spring. 

No. 10: Zion Rose

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Zion Rose

Class of 2023 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 50 / POS: 3

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: IMG Academy
    State: FL
  • Summer Team: Chitown cream
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
78
Max FB
(03/03/19)
75 - 77
FB
(03/03/19)
62 - 65
CB
(03/03/19)
57 - 61
CH
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
75 - 77
CB
62 - 65
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Pitching
Max FB
74
FB
70 - 73
CB
54 - 57
CH
57 - 61
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Position
7.11
60-yard
(03/03/19)
2.19 - 2.34
Pop Time
(03/03/19)
72
INF Velo
(03/03/19)
73
C Velo
(03/03/19)
86
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
7.11
Pop Time
2.19 - 2.34
INF Velo
72
C Velo
73
Exit Velo
83
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Position
60-yard
7.5
Pop Time
2.26 - 2.32
INF Velo
67
C Velo
67
Exit Velo
86
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Trackman - Hitting
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/13/23)
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/13/23)
267
Distance (avg)
(02/13/23)
377
Distance (max)
(02/13/23)
Hard Hit %
(02/13/23)
Sweet Spot %
(02/13/23)
Line Drive %
(02/13/23)
Fly Ball %
(02/13/23)
Ground Ball %
(02/13/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
90.6
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
377
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Scouting Report

4/17/21

Louisville commit, currently the No. 1 ranked player in the 2023 class. Muscular 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame. Strong lower body with superior strength in his forearms and hands. Short, compact swing with easy power, ball jumps off the bat. Advanced bat speed and works directly to the ball. Featured a leg kick that kept him in rhythm and on time. Defensively, continues to show advanced ability behind the plate; Frames and presents pitches in and around the zone, athletic/willing blocker. Above-average arm behind the plate for his age. Footwork is quick, athletic and efficient out of the crouch. High-level 2023 prospect.

9/09/19

Verbally committed to Louisville.


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