Zach
Black

Physical: Compact, athletic 5-foot-8, 170lb build. 7.53 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Spread, even setup, as the hands operate at a 45, just outside the shoulder to begin. Utilized a simple leg-lift stride to initiate the swing through a flat, whippy path into the hitting zone towards an on-plane finish. Delivered a line-drive approach from chalk-to-chalk, adjusting all over the plate with an accurate barrel. Recorded a T96 mph exit velocity (92 mph AVG) and left the yard in Team PA’s first game vs. Illinois.

Defensively: The primary middle infielder displayed a hop in the prep-step, working around the ball from right to left with a flat back at the fielding window. Active move through the touch with spring off the right leg for an 89 mph arm-strength (H ¾ slot). Really spins the double play.

Physical: Compact, athletic 5-foot-8, 165lb frame with immense feel. 7.41 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Wider, even stance, as the hands started high in a clean position. Utilized a short lift and replace stride to initiate the swing through a flat, twitchy path with barrel-lag present. Delivered multiple blasts off the LCF fence, grabbing a T92 mph bat-exit velocity while showing sneaky pound-for-pound strength. Well-sequenced attack transferred into game success.

Defensively: The shortstop demonstrated early glove hand presentation and active footwork, always beating the ball to the spot with precise body control. Funneled softly while gaining ground, releasing up to 90 mph, among the leaders at the event.

Physical: 5-foot-8, 160 pounds; Athletic build.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet wide spread; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish.  More ground balls than line drives and fly balls with a peak exit velocity of 99 MPH via Trackman. dynamic power potential with plus bat speed and rotational acceleration scores.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back while using various arm slots. INF - 90 MPH.  moves well to both sides  while making the play on the run with ease

Physical: 5-foot-8, 160 pounds; Proportional, athletic build.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish.   with a peak exit velocity of 97 MPH via Trackman. High Hard Hit %.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots. INF - 72 MPH.  Quality arm strength, showing 83MPH across the diamond.

Physical: Offered a much-improved 5-foot-7, 150lb frame with compact strength and athleticism in all phases. 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Wide, even stance with the feet just outside shoulder-width. Slight rhythm in the hands at the shoulder while initiating through a quick, flat path into the hitting zone with high bat to ball skills. Impressed in all four Blast Motion categories, mainly at a T75 mph bat-speed and 73 mph average which is incredible for his size. Not only swung it with intent, but saw consistent results, spraying hard barrels through the middle of the field (40% line drive rate via Trackman). Worked his way up to a 90 mph bat-exit velocity with doubles power at the moment; more in the tank and will be a hitter to follow as he matures. 

Defensively: The primary middle infielder showed off above-average footwork with a hop in the “prep step.” Fielded out in front with a soft, adjustable glove hand allowing for clean exchanges at the waist; slight glove tap for rhythm before releasing from a strong OTT slot creating carry across the diamond at T83 mph. Projects a stay on the left side, especially as he adds more size in the next couple years.

Physical: Lean, developing 5-foot-6, 145-pound frame with plenty of feel for the game. 7.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Balanced, bent stance in the knees as the hands started at a 45 as the barrel pointed towards his head. Utilized a deliberate, early lift and replace stride onto the toe (heel raise) and flowed down through a flat foot into the swing; the bat path worked smoothly through a mostly flat attack angle. Featured plenty of hand speed at the plate evidenced by a 90 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball, showcased above-average feel for the barrel with a 42% line drive rate. A prospect to follow as he continues filling out over the course of the next couple years. 

Defensively: The primary shortstop continues to show why his size doesn’t matter, the movements were legit. Stayed low to the ground with attacking play, moved well laterally continuously getting out and around the baseball to set good angles towards the bag on the backhand side. Very impressive defensive evaluation with ability to handle throws on the run as well; was up to 83 mph across with more to come.

5-foot-3, 130-pound two-way prospect worked out solely as a pitcher on this date. The righty sat 71-74 from an over-the-top arm slot with life through the zone. Curveball at 61-63 showed 11/5 rotation and solid depth. Also showcased a changeup at 65-70 with good sell.

+ 2018 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (12U Team Pennsylvania)

3.10.19 - 5-foot, 105-pound right-handed hitter starts with a square stance and uses a lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Utilized consistent, balanced swings with present feel for the barrel during batting practice as he notched a 73 mph bat-exit velocity.  Showcased active feet and soft hands on throws of 64 mph across the infield. Ran an 8.56 60-yard dash. The right-handed pitcher sat 64-66 mph from a repeatable, high 3/4 arm-slot. His curveball demonstrated 11/5 rotation at 55-57 mph. Displayed a feel for his 60-61 mph changeup with similar arm-speed to his fastball.

1.20.18 - Right-handed hitter starts from a square stance with a wide, slightly crouched setup. Initiates his swing with a toe-tap stride and utilizes a short swing path to the hitting zone. Barreled the baseball consistently with above average rhythm leading to a bat exit velocity of 65 mph. Ran an 8.75 60-yard dash and showcased sound fundamentals defensively with accuarate 62 mph arm strength across the diamond. On the mound the right-hander sat 60-62 from an over-the-top arm slot. Displayed balanced, repeatable mechanics with a quick arm. Curveball sat 53-57 with 11/5 rotation and changeup was thrown at near-fastball arm speed at 53-57 as well.