Ranked No. 36 in Ohio's 2028 class. 5-foot-9, 175-pound frame. At the plate, produced a notable 96 mph exit velocity. Defensively, the arm leads the profile — premium arm strength at 81 mph behind the plate with top pop times of 1.83-1.93, consistent with prior looks. Posted a 7.00 laser-timed 60. On the mound, worked a fastball at a well above-average 79-85, topped at 87, alongside a 61-65 mph slider.
6/23/26
Ranked No. 36 in Ohio's 2028 class. Rosario is a 5-foot-9, 175-pound catcher. Behind the dish, showed a plus arm, consistent with prior looks. At the plate, made loud contact throughout the day.
2/21/26
Zaiden Rosario, Amherst Steele (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Strong, compact build with lower-half strength. Hit: RHH. Quick hands with aggressive intent. Ball jumps when squared. Power: 86.7 max exit velocity. Arm: RH. C 84 mph. Pop: 1.78-1.83. Delivery: Controlled tempo with athletic direction. Arm Action: RH. Clean path with present arm speed. FB: 88-90 T91. 2141 rpm avg, 13.8 IVB avg, 10.1 HM avg. CB: 73-76 T76. 2470 rpm avg, 1.3 IVB avg, -10.2 HM avg. SL: 76-78 T78. 1674 rpm avg, 12.4 IVB avg, 11.8 HM avg. ATH: 7.17 runner in the 60. 1.73 split.
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Strong, compact build with lower-half strength.
Hit: RHH. Quick hands with aggressive intent. Ball jumps when squared.
Power: 86.7 max exit velocity.
Arm: RH. C 84 mph.
Pop: 1.78-1.83.
Delivery: Controlled tempo with athletic direction.
Arm Action: RH. Clean path with present arm speed.
FB: 88-90 T91. 2141 rpm avg, 13.8 IVB avg, 10.1 HM avg.
CB: 73-76 T76. 2470 rpm avg, 1.3 IVB avg, -10.2 HM avg.
SL: 76-78 T78. 1674 rpm avg, 12.4 IVB avg, 11.8 HM avg.
ATH: 7.17 runner in the 60. 1.73 split.