Zach
Root

Zach Root: 3B/RHP, (2024) Louisville, OH. 6-foot, 192-pound. (71.0 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 80 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.13. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1844; Avg 1779). His 11/5 curveball has gradual action. (Max spin 1757; Avg 1743). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 1773; Avg 1719). 

Zach Root: 3B/RHP, (2024) Louisville, OH. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Has quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a fluid exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph and topped out at 80 mph; Had slight running action. (Max spin 1895; Avg 1855). Had gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (58-59). (Max spin 1793; Avg 1719). He had fading action on his changeup (72-74).