Anson
Zaiser

Along with Morton, Washington HS was well represented by talented 2026s as well in Anson Zaiser, Haydon Hawksworth and Eli Roedell. Of the three, Zaiser made some of the most impactful contact at the plate, peaking at 89.7 mph, averaging 86.5 mph, meaning he stayed on the barrel with hard contact throughout his round. He takes an intentful, aggressive swing and stays on-plane through the zone.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box. Loose and relaxed. Fluid actions in the box. Short stride. Hands start low, moves into a loose/uphill path, intent to lift balls up in the zone, flatter path on balls down.
Power: 83.4 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Quick, short, loose actions.
Defense: 2.22-2.32 pop times. Athletic, plays with tempo, quick transfer.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Slow and controlled, tall and fall delivery, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Short, connected arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75.4, 74.0-75.2 mph. Easy out of the hand, gets carry through the zone, plays with true-four seam action at times. T2142, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 61.7-63.9 mph. Plays with tight spin, 11/5 shape, short wrinkle. T2082, 1995 average rpm.
CH: 59.8-61.5 mph. Plays with arm speed, late fade. T1793, 1606 average rpm.

Zaiser recorded a 2.22 pop-time with a max velocity of 70 mph. His right-handed swing looked to be one of the best in attendance; reaching up to 83.4 mph with a loose/uphill path. The right-hander also hopped on the mound and reached up to 75.4 mph. 

Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 140-pound strong projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth arm bar load, then uses a short stride. Flashed bat speed. Short level swing. Line drive pull side approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.44-2.68 pop times. Developing hands, in control footwork, clean exchange. 
Arm: 63 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.30 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Tall-and-fall delivery. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. In line shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
FB: T71. 68-69 mph. Around the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 55-57 mph. Down in the zone command, 12/6 shape.
CH: 53-54 mph. Straight movement.