Buck's Scout Card - Zack Hess
June 9, 2016
With the MLB Draft starting tonight, PBR Special Assignment Scout Bill Buck gives us his take on some of the best prospects that the Commonwealth and the District have to offer. Buck has served as a scout for four major league teams spanning the last 30 years and now offers his expertise to PBR VA/DC.
High School:
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Liberty Christian Academy
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Range |
Current |
Future |
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Current |
Future |
| Fastball |
89-93, 94
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55
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65
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Hit |
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| Curveball |
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Power |
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| Slider |
79-82 |
45 |
50
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Raw/Frequency |
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| Changeup |
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45
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45
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Fielding |
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| Other |
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Arm/Range |
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| Command |
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40
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45
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Run |
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Draft Projection: 3rd to 5th Round
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Comp: |
Role: Set Up
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3.19.16: Hess is a big righty with a projectable athletic frame. He throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a quick drop and drive delivery. Hess has a longer, loose arm action and a lightning quick arm and he generates velocity with some effort. His shoulders are uphill and closed as he strides out to a square landing before falling off a bit as he finishes and recoiling. Hess’s fastball worked 89-93 and touched 94 in his three innings of work. The pitch had some angle from his frame and slot as well as late boring action. He only threw his change-up in warm-ups, and the pitch had fading action with very good armspeed. His slider was very good and had power 10/4 break, running 79-82.
