Prep Baseball Report
Zion Avina
Zion Avina
Zion Avina

CLASS OF 2028

SS
2B

Zion
Avina

Orange Lutheran (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 190LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: ZT prospects
2028 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
5/30/26
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
5/30/26
10.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/24
100
Hard Hit %
5/30/26
Power
100
Exit Velocity (max)
1/03/26
95.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/30/26
377
Distance (max)
5/30/26
75
Sweet Spot %
8/09/24
Run
6.89
60-yd
5/30/26
3.84
30-yd
5/30/26
1.62
10-yd
5/30/26
20.1
Run speed (max)
5/30/26
Defense
85
INF Velo
5/30/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2026
2024
Infield Velocity
85.0
Infield Velocity
80.0

Hitting

2026
2024
Exit Velocity Max
100.0
Exit Velocity Avg
93.9
Distance Max
377
Distance Avg
134
Launch Angle Avg
5.0144
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
75.8
Distance Max
333
Distance Avg
204
Launch Angle Avg
27.2317
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2026 Future Games Tryout: San Diego
May 30, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
95.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
100.0
Exit Velocity (max)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
48
Distance (avg)
127
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Ground Ball %
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2024
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
19.9
Bat Speed Max
75.5
Bat Speed Avg
70.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
65.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2026 Future Games Tryout: San Diego
May 30, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.85
30 Yard Dash
4.17
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2024
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.45
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.31
RSI (max)
21.7
Jump Height (max)
2026
10 Yard Dash
1.62
30 Yard Dash
3.84
60 Yard Dash
6.89
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
2026 Future Games Tryout: San Diego
May 30, 2026
Vald
1.62
10-yd
3.84
30-yd
6.89
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Vald
1.65
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
0.77
RSI (max)
17.6
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
Edge Score
73.04

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

5/30/26
Avina turned in one of the more memorable performances of the event, not only because of the tools he showed, but because of how he responded to adversity. He opened the day by running a 6.89 60-yard dash, a significant improvement from the 7.39 he posted at the La Mirada Preseason All-State in January, further highlighting the athletic gains he has made over the last few months. Following that, the day didn't start smoothly. Avina struggled a bit during the defensive workout at shortstop and later lost a pop-up in the sun during gameplay before striking out looking in his first at-bat. For many young players, that sequence could have snowballed into a frustrating day. Instead, Avina showed the resilience and competitive makeup that continue to stand out. It's also worth noting that the defensive workout should be viewed as the exception rather than the rule. Multiple live looks have shown the instincts, actions, and overall defensive ability that allowed him to start at shortstop for Orange Lutheran alongside a roster loaded with Power Four-caliber infield talent. From that point forward, Avina completely flipped the script. He responded with a smoked line-drive single in his next at-bat before finishing the day by launching a no-doubt home run, the only home run hit during the gameplay portion of the event. The offensive ability continues to be undeniable. Avina has repeatedly proven he can flat-out hit, and he pairs that bat with a profile that offers value on both sides of the ball. As the speed continues to improve and the body keeps developing, Avina is shaping up as a must-follow prospect in California's 2028 class.
1/03/26

Zion Avina is a name that will only continue to rise as his high school career progresses. Starting up the middle at Orange Lutheran as a freshman in 2025 is no small task, and Avina looks poised to take a significant step forward heading into his sophomore season if this event was any indication. Offensively, he turned in a standout showing, posting the highest max EV of the entire event at 100 mph while averaging 91.4 mph. He displayed advanced barrel control with a low, line-drive approach and a 75% hard-hit rate. While the BP path appeared a bit steep and direct off the machine, everything loosened up in game action, where his natural fluidity through the zone really showed. Avina smoked a line-drive base hit to left in one at-bat, then capped the day with a pull-side home run to left, a swing that didn’t look max-effort and hinted at just how much power upside is still coming. Defensively, Avina may be even more impressive. He shows true SS instincts, pairing soft, quick hands with the ability to make plays comfortably to both sides. His internal clock and feel for the position stand out at a young age. While the 7.39 60-yard dash isn’t a present separator, there is plenty of physical development still ahead, suggesting his speed will improve naturally as the body matures. Overall, Avina is a high-upside 2028 MIF prospect with impact potential on both sides of the ball, and a trajectory that points sharply upward.

1/03/26

Zion Avina, Orange Lutheran (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B High-upside MIF with impact potential at the plate and arm strength that projects on the left side of the infield.
Body: 5-10, 203-pounds. Developing frame with a thick lower half and present strength.
Hit: RHH. Firm lower half. Hands start in a strong hitting position with minimal wasted movement in the load. Shows a controlled gather into the back side before driving forward with intent. Swing features strong rotational force with a direct hand path through the zone, producing frequent hard contact. Barrel works on a slightly uphill path, allowing him to drive the ball with authority, especially to the pull side. Bat speed and strength stand out, with an approach geared toward impact rather than pure contact. 65 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 91.4 mph. 127' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Shows above-average arm strength with a quick, aggressive release. Throws carry well across the diamond and project to remain effective on the left side
Defense: Works with confidence and urgency in the middle infield. Moves well laterally with controlled footwork and steady hands through the ball. Transfers are clean and efficient, allowing him to get rid of the ball quickly.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.24 Edge Score

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Physical

2026
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2026 Future Games Tryout: San Diego
May 30, 2026
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
190.1
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
La Mirada Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 3, 2026
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
203.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)