6-foot-1, 200-pound athletic physical frame. Above average during batting practice, Oles recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (67.54 mph bat speed average). (19.23 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a short upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Raw projectable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 75 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft consistent hands, and quick in control footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out.

Exit Velocity: 89 mph

Arm Velocity: 75 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.53

Zack Oles: OF/1B, (2022) Walpole, MA. 6-foot, 180-pound lean frame. Athletic at the plate, Oles 91 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. Started in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 78 mph; has rhythmic smooth feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Uses his glove to the side. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Zack Oles, Walpole, 2022, MA

Position: OF/1B

Body: 6-foot, 180-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 77.76 mph. 71.72 mph bat speed average. 20.52 mph hand speed average. Ranks #2 with ev at the event. 

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, rhythmic smooth footwork, natural exchange. Solid. Glovework was used to the side. 

Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 7.31 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is appropriate as he works his feet through the fielding of the baseball. He threw 71 mph from right field to home plate. The movements are athletic and online throughout. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is close together with the feet and the front foot open to start. The front foot steps into the swing, producing an uphill path through contact with the baseball. He turned in a solid workout for us. 

Exit Velocity- 89 mph

OF Velocity- 71 mph

6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. He ran a 7.41 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is athletic and online. The feet remain active through the fielding of the baseball. He threw 70 mph from right field to the plate. The bat has an exit velocity of 91 mph. The setup is even in base and he displayed a toe tap as the swing is initiated. The front foot dives into the plate as the swing starts, cutting off his leverage a bit. The hands work and he shows a good feel for getting the barrel there. He took a very good round of batting practice.

Exit Velocity- 91 mph

OF Velocity- 70 mph

Oles is a lanky 6-foot, 155 pound prospect. The right-handed hitting infielder/outfielder had an exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee. He hits out of a narrow, slightly open stance, with the hands just off the back shoulder. The load is a simple transferring of the weight to the back leg and a pushing pack of the hands into a strong launch position. The bat gets into the hitting zone early and stays on plane well after contact.

In the outfield, Oles was 67 mph on his throws. The feet use deliberate actions to get into a balanced fielding position. The glove is relaxed, just off the front foot. He transfers through the ground ball and into a strong throwing position. He gets into a good line with the target and finishes through the play with a clean arm-swing.

In the infield, he was 63 mph on his throws across the diamond. The feet are active pre pitch and he moves into a balanced fielding position.  He breaks down behind the ground ball and transfers nicely into a good throwing position. The feet get him into a straight line with the target and he uses a clean arm-swing. He finishes through the play, staying in line with the target.

Tee Exit Velocity- 80 mph

INF Velocity- 63 mph

OF Velocity- 67 mph