Zappala is 6-3 with an athletic frame, he hits from the right side from an open upright stance. Strides on line, smooth load back, some rhythm to his swing, explosive lower half and some balance to his swing. Short level line drive swing with extension through the ball, swing gets very uphill to pull side, exit velocity was 86, showed good approach working primarily gap to gap. In the outfield, good feet, gets behind ball and plays through it, fielding with above average hands. Quick clean exchange, works through the ball, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a shorter arm action, outfield velocity was 79. Ran a 7.30 60 yard dash.
11/19/16 6-foot-2, 190-pounder showcased the top skill set of all prospects in attendance. The junior ran a 7.15 60-yard dash and displayed athletic defensive actions with 81 mph arm strength to home plate. The right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a short stride to initiate his swing from a high hands load. Zappala displayed good balance throughout his swing with above average barrel whip (87 mph) and some present power to the pull side. His hands work well through contact and hits off a stiff front side creating some backspin in the process.
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