Alex
Zeigler

Zeigler batted 6-for-13 (.462) with a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. He also drew four walks, stole three bases, and leads the team with 13 RBI this season.

Zeigler batted 6-for-12 (.500) with one home run, five RBIs, five runs scored, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Verbally committed to Grinnell College.

INF/RHP Alex Zeigler (Lane Tech, 2026) is a toolsy prospect that has some upside to multiple aspects of his game. He has an athletic build, standing in at 5-foot-11, 168-pounds with a trim, lean look. He got his day going with a 7.06 in the 60, and he also showed a strong arm (T88 mph) paired with deliberate, steady actions on the infield. At the plate, he showed some present bat-speed while averaging 72.5 mph and maxing out at just under 77 mph, reaching up to 97 mph for his peak EV with a pull-side approach. His aforementioned arm-strength had no trouble shifting over to the mound, sitting right around 82-83 mph and topping at 84 mph with over 2,400 rpm on average, showing carry traits and life through the zone. He showed some feel for his curveball, sitting 65-67 mph with depth and up to 15” of horizontal break. His final offering was a splitter that he killed spin on with developing feel, 69-73 mph.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 159.6-pounds. Athletic frame, well-proportioned.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg swing with coil, long levers, explosive off back side, full extension.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Heavy spin, late life in the zone. T2464, 2401 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Heavy horizontal movement, sweeping action. T2254, 2152 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-73 mph. Plays with depth low in the zone.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 159.6 pounds. Lean, athletic frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, rhythmic hands, toe tap stride. Present bat speed; direct path with strong hands and a pull-side approach. 72.5 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Arm strength with life out of the hand; flashed accuracy.
Defense: Two-hand gather, works toward first with some lateral range.
Athletic Testing: 7.06 runner in the 60-yard dash; 27.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.41 Edge Score.

INF/RHP Alex Zeigler (Lane Tech) is an interesting prospect that was atop the statistical leaderboard in multiple categories. He’s a 5-foot-11, 160-pound prospect with strength still to come. He led the event in max jump height (36.2 inches) which is one of the better vertical jump scores this fall, while also leading the event in infield velocity (87 mph). The right-handed hitter posted a max exit velocity of 94.3 mph (avg. 85.4 mph). Zeigler then hopped on the mound and showed intrigue. Zeigler led the event in average fastball spin rate (2338 rpm) and induced vertical break (16.3”), while reaching a max velocity of 82.8 mph with the pitch. Zeigler also showed a quality secondary pitch in his splitter that killed spin (avg. 950 rpm) at 69-71 mph that showed potential to induce swing and miss in the future.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 159.6-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half, intentful.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand with life, has carry. Feel to spin. T2430, 2338 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 12/6 break, thrown with intent. Lands. T2246, 2134 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Plays more vertically, with an 11/5 shape, lands. T2134, 2105 average rpm.
SPLT: 69-72 mph. Kills spin, effective at the bottom of the zone.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 159.6 pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Stands in a wide setup with his hands near his shoulders. Toe-tap stride, draws hands back into load. Strong hands, swings with intent, remains balanced through swing. 66.3 mph bat speed with 5g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 318-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot with acceleration out front.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, glove-pat transfer, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.24 runner in the 60-yard dash; 36.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.93 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Proportional, athletic build with some present strength.
Delivery: Stretch-only. High, coiled leg kick into balance point, slight drop and drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, arm works with short action from a high 3/4 release point.
FB: T79, 73-79 mph. Plays mostly straight, flashed carry when up in the zone. T2072, 1991 average rpm.
CB: 61-64 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed, plays with gradual 11/5 action and depth. T2014, 1942 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Throws with intent, short action. T2145, 2049 average rpm.
SPLT: 67-69 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, mostly straight.

Positional Profile: SS
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe tap stride. Hands rock back into a flat path, elevated up the middle of the field. 64.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works right to left, athletic mover, two hand gather out front.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.