Zach
Penksa

Stands 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Ran a 6.99 60-yard dash, was 87-mph exit velocity and 78-mph across the diamond. Offensively- Sets up tall, bat flattens out during load, stays level through the zone with good drive through the lower half. One-handed finish around the bat; line drive/flyball results. Defensively- Shows good feel up the middle with quick hands fielding everything out in front and working through the ball with a quick release. Steady defender that could stay through his throws a bit longer to improve carry.

The Junior stands 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. He went 2 for 2 to open league play for the Lancers.  At the plate he sets up shoulder width and strides forward keeping his bat flat upon load. His path is level and consistent through the zone with a high one hand finish. Defensively Penksa shows good actions up the middle with good range and clean transfers.

Penksa stands 5-foot-10, 180-pound with an athletic frame. He ran a 4.32 down the line.  Offensively- He stands tall and strides straight with short load up top.  Bat flattens out and path stays consistently level through the zone.  Shows good ability to hit for contact.  Power has increased over the off season with an exit speed of 81-mph. Defensively- Shows soft hands and solid mechanics up the middle.  Sets up nicely with glove out in front and shows a clean transfer and had 78-mph arm velocity across the diamond.  

WNY Pro Holiday Clinic (December 19, 2015)

Penksa stands 5-foot-8 155-pounds with a slender build. Defensively- In the field he moves quick to the ball, staying behind and fielding low and out in front. His transfer is quick and clean, short arm action to a mid 3/4 slot with arm strength at 68-68 mph. Offensively- At the plate he starts upright with his feet shoulder width apart. On the pitch he drops on his back side and takes a long stride for timing. His work hard to stay inside the ball, bat plane is level through the zone, some extension through contact with a shoulder height finish. Exit velocity was 74 mph. He ran a 7.3 60 yard dash.