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Bullitt East RHP/SS Zac Ching Discusses his Commitment to Wright State

November 21, 2013

By Chris Fuller
Kentucky Scouting Directorching

Zac Ching, a 5-foot-9, 160-pound RHP/SS from Bullitt East HS, showed well at the Pre-Season All State Showcase last February in Lexington. 

On the mound, he showed a quick arm that produced an 84-86 mph fastball and 65-67 mph curveball with some bite. 

As a position player, Ching showed a quick exchange with 83 mph arm strength across the infield.  He generates big bat speed for his size as evidenced by his 91 mph exit velocity off the tee.  The 91 mph exit velocity ranked as the best at the event that included more than 80 players from across the state.

Ching recently committed to Wright State University, and we caught up with him to discuss his decision.

PBR: Why did you choose Wright State?

 

Ching: The school really stood out to me with its coaching staff and their views and it has a great program for my major. 

 

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

 

Ching: University of Southern Indiana, St. Joe's, and Bellarmine University

 

PBR:  Where did the coaching staff first see you compete?

 

Ching: Against Butler during the spring season. 

 

PBR: What role does Coach Lovelady expect you to play during your first year on campus?

 

Ching: My first year I will contribute as a middle infielder and pitching.

 

PBR:  Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?

 

Ching: My dad, through pushing me through workouts and challenging me to better myself every day. 

 

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most exciting experience playing summer ball?

 

Ching: This past summer I played for the Louisville Elite 17U team and this next summer I will play for the Ironmen 17U team. We had a tournament in Evansville and I enjoyed that one the most because of the experiences with my teammates.

 

PBR: Bullitt East got off to a tremendous start last season.  What are your goals for your senior season and do you feel you have the team to duplicate or exceed last year’s win total?

Ching: We lost a lot of our starting lineup from last year but for my senior season we have a lot of young players that can come in and easily fill in for what we lost. I think we'll at the least duplicate our results from last year win/loss wise, and we'll definitely look to progress further in the postseason. 

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter and pitcher you have faced in Kentucky?
 
Ching: The toughest hitter that I've faced in Kentucky is Tanner Norton from Bishop Brossart. The toughest pitcher would be Hunter Greene.


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