Rocco
Zirelli

Rocco Zirelli, Junipero Serra High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Strong RHP with an intriguing 4 pitch mix and plus CH.
Body: 6-2, 198-pounds. Durable build with strong lower half.
Delivery: Controlled motions out of windup and stretch, mixing leg lifts to disrupt hitter timing.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm action, working down the mound.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Firm with slight arm-side run, located all over the zone. T2104, 2047 average rpm.
SL: 77-77 mph. Late depth with slurve action gloveside. T1926, 1926 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Noticeable depth with arm side fade. Strikeout pitch. T1239, 1166 average rpm.
CUT: 78-78 mph. Holds plane and moves gloveside, inducing weak contact.

Zirelli got the start for Junipero Serra, I hadn’t seen him since his 8th grade year, he’s grown a lot since then, up to 6’4” 190lbs now. Zirelli profiles as a starter, especially with his frame, but I was impressed by his confidence and his ability to attack the zone with strikes. He really utilizes a East/West attack, the Rams had a tough time trying to figure Zirelli out early in the game. Zirelli finished the day with three innings pitched, gave up only four hits, one earned run, and added four strikeouts. The St. Mary’s lineup was pretty gritty, and Zirelli didn’t seem to be phased one bit. With only being a sophomore, his potential down the road is going to be exciting to follow. His fastball was sitting between 84-87mph T88, curveball was 74-76mph, and his CH was 76-77 mph.