Prep Baseball Report

Commitment Spotlight: '20 Zach Schultz, 2B, Shakopee


Andy Judkins
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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Zach Schultz

Class of 2020 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: C
  • High School: Shakopee
    State: MN
  • Summer Team: Minnesota Millers-Fall
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.80
60-yard
(10/20/19)
77
INF Velo
(06/17/19)
90
Exit Velo
(06/17/19)
Position
60-yard
6.8
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
6.96
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
6.96
INF Velo
70
Exit Velo
87

Scouting Report

10/20/19- 5-foot-10, 165-pound right-handed hitting second baseman.  6.80 runner.  Balanced stance.  Small leg lift and simple load.  Body gets through swing.  Good swing plane through contact.  Gap to gap approach with consistent contact.  Good barrel with hard contact.  90 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet.  Shows more athleticism laterally.  Average glove with sure hands.  77 mph arm strength with average carry and good accuracy.  A solid bat late in 2020 class.
6/17/19- 5-foot-10, 165-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. #89 ranked player in MN 2020 class. 6.96 runner. Balanced in box, line drive swing, hard contact when extended, line drive approach, works middle of field well, 90 mph exit velocity. Usable hands and feet, covers decent amount of ground, stiffer throwing action with accuracy to base, 77 mph arm across infield.
3/17/19- 5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. 6.96 runner.  Slightly open athletic stance.  Leg lift and hands load back.  Average swing and flat swing plane.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Flashed pop with some strength in barrel.  87 mph exit velocity.  IF- Average feet and moves well laterally.  Average glove and makes routine plays.  Glove can come out late at times.  70 mph arm strength with average accuracy and fading carry. 

6/17/18- 5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting second baseman. 6.82 runner. Tall open stance, easy load, loud contact, slight length to contact, lift in swing plane, 87 mph exit velocity. Accurate arm across, stiffer actions in field, avg. feet and hands, 76 mph arm across infield.


Videos

(10/20/19)



 

PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?

Schultz:  I chose DCTC because I grew a strong relationship with the coaches throughout the recruiting process and felt I have the opportunity to compete at a high level in the junior college level and still have the opportunity to move on to a higher level school.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Schultz:  Gustavus, Century, St Scholastica. 

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?

Schultz:  Coach Krikwold was my fall coach for the Minnesota Millers and through the fall we built a strong relationship. Coach Erzar was following our team and helped coach during the season and saw potential in me which helped build a strong relationship. Both coaches are very good guys and great coaches who will help you on the field and off the field. 

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?

Schultz:  Yes, this has taken a heavy burden off of my shoulders and now I can focus on baseball, school, and life without having to have the thought of college in the back of my head. 

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?

Schultz:  Competitive baseball and the opportunity to move on to a higher-level school after

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?

Schultz:  Everyone who has coached or has been by my side throughout my baseball career. 

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?

Schultz:  It was a lot more stressful than I thought it would be. Figuring out where you want your future to be is a hard decision

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?

Schultz:  To compete for the starting spot and grow my baseball abilities to help get me to the next level

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?

Schultz:   Hitting me very first homerun during 14AAA baseball. The amount of joy and happiness that came after will never forget it

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?

Schultz:  Jonah Hoeg. The kid always found a way to barrel any pitch up no matter where it was in the strike zone with power behind his swing