PROCASE 2022

Zachary Scott: SS/2B, (2022) Winchendon School, MA. Dayton Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and above average in the box, Scott clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (69.0 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is  above average, uses a simple flat swing plane and level finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic projectable showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; had soft sure hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing athletic footwork. Fielded the ball out front with developing athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.0. 

Scout Evaluation 

Zachary Scott, Winchendon School, 2022, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot, 180-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable and above average. Begins in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Developing above average bat speed. Level finish, simple flat swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 74.1 mph. 69.0 mph bat speed average. 21.3 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, developing athletic footwork, clean natural exchange. Athletic projectable.  Laterally, movements were  athletic and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 86 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.00 (60-yard).

PROCASE 2021

6-foot, 170-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. He turned in another solid workout for us. He ran a 6.95 sixty on the laser. The approach in the infield is solid, the glove is soft and he shows the ability to work through the baseball. The ability to handle the pivot is present. The arm is clean, throwing 81 mph across the diamond. The bat has an exit velocity of 92 mph. The setup is even in base, uses a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is slightly uphill through contact. He made solid contact throughout the event. 

Exit Velocity- 92 mph

INF Velocity- 81 mph

Future Games

6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting infielder. He ran a 6.93 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is solid, profiles as an offensive second baseman. The feet are active and the hands are soft. He handles the pivot and moves well laterally. He is certainly athletic and skilled enough to play shortstop if need be. The bat has an exit velocity of 85 mph. The swing is simple and he uses the hands very well through contact. He spreads the field in game and has a good feel for hitting. The setup is wide and he uses a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The frame should fill out nicely and he should add strength. 

Exit Velocity- 85 mph

INF Velocity- 78 mph

6-foot, 165-pound, average athletic frame, all actions and movements are smooth and athletic. A left-handed hitter, wider, even setup, loose, relaxed hands at the shoulders. The lower half is quiet and under control, gains ground with stride foot. The swing is level through the zone, looks to drive and spray the baseball all over the field. Took a solid round of batting practice, put together good at bats in game play. The exit velocity was clocked at 87 mph. A plus runner, ran a 6.75 sixty-yard dash. Defensively, is advanced, feet are clean and active, gets around the baseball, moves throughout to target. The hands are soft, clean transfer to throwing arm.  The arm action is short and quick on the backside, clocked at 83 mph, plenty of arm to stick on the left side of the field. Solid turns around the bag, brings a ton of value.

Exit Velocity: 87 mph

Arm Velocity: 83 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.75

New England Procase

6-foot, 155-pound, average thin athletic frame, rounded shoulders with room for added weight. A left-handed hitting middle infielder, projects out to play more second base at the higher levels. At the plate, higher hands with a flat setup, even feet, smaller leg kick, into gaining ground. The swing is short and level through the zone, will need to add strength and bat speed to it. The approach is more middle of the field, showed the ability to go opposite. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 79 mph and ran a 7.05 sixty-yard dash. Looks to be able to control the barrel, solid contact hitter. Defensively, threw 77 mph across the diamond, footwork and approach under control. The hands are soft out front, quick transfer into throwing arm. Turns and feeds were clean from both sides, showing good range to glove side. Will need to add overall strength to frame, will aid in his development.

Tee Exit Velocity: 79 mph

Arm Velocity: 77 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.05

5-foot-11, 145-pound, average thin athletic frame, sloped shoulders with room for added weight. A left-handed hitter, feet start even, steps in with stride foot. The hands are quiet, set higher than shoulder height, bat starting in a tilted position. The swing has strength to it, down to level path, had at tee exit velocity of 81 mph. The approach is more to the pull side, line drives. Defensively, moves very well, feet and hands work well together. The starts and turns were performed correctly, showed good feel for the slow roller pro-move. The arm works out of a natural slot, clocked at 72 mph. Strength is needed solid feel for the game. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.61 mph

5-foot-9, 135-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Ran a 4.57 down the line on his dig to first base. The glove is solid in the infield, moves well to and around the ball. Threw 70 mph across the diamond during the workout. The ability to handle the pivot is present. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 68 mph, physical strength is needed to aid the development of his game. The setup is even in base, small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The path is clean to the ball and the hands work well.

Tee Exit Velocity- 68 mph
INF Velocity-  70 mph

5-foot-10, 135-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. His game continues to improve each time we see him, additional strength and weight to the frame are integral. Ran a 7.6 sixty at the event. The glove is solid in the field, the approach to the ball is done appropriately. The ability to handle the pivot is present. More of a second baseman as it stands now but with added strength he may be able to kick over the left-side of the infield. Threw 66 mph across the diamond with minimal effort. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 71 mph. The setup is wide in base, uses a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The hands work clean, and the path is flat to the ball. Solid prospect.

Tee Exit Velocity-71 mph
INF Velocity- 66 mph

5-foot-9, 135 pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Ran a 4.72 down the line on his dig to first base. The bat works, physical strength is needed to aid his game. The tee exit velocity of 70 mph. Sets up wide in base, small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball advances to him. The path is flat and clean. Stays in his legs throughout the swing. Made solid contact in batting practice and in the game. The glove is solid, fit for second base at this point but could see him getting stronger and having the ability to move around the infield. Moves well and has the appropriate approach to the ball. Threw 68 mph across the diamond. Solid player with his best days in front of him.

Tee Exit Velocity- 70 mph
INF Velocity- 68 mph

5-foot-9, 135-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Good showing by this young man, as he is a player. Ran a 4.47 down the line on his dig to first base. The glove is solid the infield, moves his feet appropriately to and through the ball. Threw 70 mph across the diamond with accuracy and an easy effort. Has the ability to handle the pivot as well. The bat is clean and the swing is fluid, additional physical strength gains are needed to aid the swing. The tee exit velocity is 72 mph. The setup is wide in base, the front foot steps into the swing. The path needs flattening so he can keep the barrel head through the strike zone longer. The hands work free and easy. Good looking 2021 left-handed hitting infielder prospect, should be a higher level guy in time.

Tee Exit Velocity- 72 mph
INF Velocity- 70 mph