Zach
Vahle

6.19.13 - The 5-foot-11, 155-pound middle-infielder and pitcher flashed tools throughout the showcase that could play at the next level. Showed solid footwork, 7.1 60.  Made clean exchanges defensively, threw with loose arm action from a high ¾ slot at 83 mph with accuracy across the infield.  Offensively hits with a gap-to-gap approach– setting up at the plate with balance and a smooth toe-tap load.  Recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph off the tee.  On the mound, Vahle showed some rhythm in his delivery and comes from a high ¾ arm slot.  Fastball ranged 80-83 mph flashing run, topping at 84 mph. Had feel and control for curveball, 12/6 action sitting 68-69 mph; changeup at 76-79 mph with occasional sink. 

6.28.12
Vahle is a athletic 5-foot-11, 150-pound two way player who showed well on the mound, in the field, and at the plate.  On the mound, Vahle comes from a ¾ arm slot with a quick arm and had a top fastball of 79 mph that had some arm side run and was consistently thrown for a strike. He also flashed an 11-to-5 breaking ball that was down in the zone. His breaking ball had near fastball arm speed and showed a 11-to-5 shape with early break. Vahle also threw a 69-70 mph change up with side arm side movement and sink.  As a shortstop, he showed sure hands and with a quick transfer and played through the ball with some arm strength (77 mph). Offensively, Vahle has a balanced set up with a long, uphill swing that found the ball and showed the ability to put the ball in play.