24.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/06/22
CLASS OF 2024
3B
RHP
Zach
Root
Malone University
Louisville (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 193LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Clutch Baseball 17u
Louisville (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 193LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Clutch Baseball 17u
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
26.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/06/22
30
Hard Hit %
2/12/23
93
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
273
Distance (max)
2/12/23
83
Sweet Spot %
2/06/22
7.13
60
2/12/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
2/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
2/06/22
79.2 - 80
Velo Range
2/12/23
1855
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
Changeup
74.2 - 75.3
Velo Range
2/12/23
1437
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
Curveball
66.2 - 67.6
Velo Range
2/12/23
1744
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Slider
67.3 - 68.5
Velo Range
2/12/23
1719
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
132
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
86.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Ohio Spikes 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Ohio Spikes 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1780
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1744
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1379
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1719
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1855
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1720
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1437
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.0
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 80.0
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,845
Spin Rate (max)
1,780
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 67.6
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,758
Spin Rate (max)
1,744
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.5
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.5
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.4
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 75.3
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,423
Spin Rate (max)
1,379
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Ohio Spikes 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,895
Spin Rate (max)
1,855
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
65.0
Velocity (max)
64.1 - 64.9
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,793
Spin Rate (max)
1,720
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,454
Spin Rate (max)
1,437
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2023
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- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 13, 2023
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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).