Zach Partney, Hillsboro (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: C/1B Body: 5-11, 206-pounds. Tall physical frame. Hit: RHH. Tall slightly open setup with a narrow base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger gaining ground forward and working back to even Long slightly uphill path through the zone, mostly barrels, present power. 72.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 364' max distance. Arm: RH. C-77 mph. 1.99-2.19 Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively. ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.20 max vertical.
2/22/25
Saturday’s event provided another look at C Zach Partney (Hillsboro, 2027), who continues to add strength to his 6-foot, 206-pound frame. Partney showed notable jumps across the board from our last look in the fall, showcasing a strong right-handed swing with quick bat speed to barrel his best ball at 98.7 mph exit velocity. Defensively, his 77 mph arm from behind the plate ranked among the event’s best.
2/03/24
Zach Partney, Hillsboro (MO), 2027 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Physical build with present strength. Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup. Quick toe-tap load to square and short stride. Slight uphill swing plane. Quick through the zone with some extension. Middle of the field approach. 71.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 327' max distance. Above-average bat speed. Arm: RH. C-74 mph. OF-85 mph. Short OT arm action. Accurate to the bag. Defense: 2.02-2.20 pop times. Behind the plate, shows reliable hands with lateral blocking ability. Quick feet with developing exchange. In the OF, direct routes with aggressive footwork. Uses momentum through his throws. ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.69 in the 10 yard split. 31.10 max vertical.
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 206-pounds. Tall physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly open setup with a narrow base, weight centered, and active hands. Uses a moderate leg lift trigger gaining ground forward and working back to even Long slightly uphill path through the zone, mostly barrels, present power. 72.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 364' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. 1.99-2.19
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.20 max vertical.
Zach Partney, Hillsboro (MO), 2027
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Physical build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup. Quick toe-tap load to square and short stride. Slight uphill swing plane. Quick through the zone with some extension. Middle of the field approach. 71.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 327' max distance. Above-average bat speed.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. OF-85 mph. Short OT arm action. Accurate to the bag.
Defense: 2.02-2.20 pop times. Behind the plate, shows reliable hands with lateral blocking ability. Quick feet with developing exchange. In the OF, direct routes with aggressive footwork. Uses momentum through his throws.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.69 in the 10 yard split. 31.10 max vertical.