Prep Baseball Report

Summer Spotlight 2025 OF/RHP Zachary Nalawadi (Orchard Park)


Bill Bliss
Assistant Scouting Director




Scouting Report

2/20/23

 

Physical: 6-foot-0, 180 pounds; Muscular, proportional build. 7.09 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman. Mature approach.

Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  OF - 78 MPH. Easy actions

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 80 - 82 MPH; straight action; early action. SL: 71 - 73 MPH CH: 70 - 74 MPH; fading action.