Zachary
Dilbeck

Physical: Compact, durable 5-foot-11, 180lb frame with high compete level.

Pitching: RHP. Consistent tempo in the delivery, always moving with a purpose, using late pace down the slope. Well-sequenced arm-action from a H ¾ slot, spotting up to both sides at 81-84, T85 mph (1879, 13 inches HM). Mixed a quality 68-70 mph CB from the same release height, creating awkward swings in the box. Killed spin on an effective 76-77 mph splitter (978); weak contact with all three.

Physical: Compact, lower half strength at 5-foot-11, 180lbs, mound presence.

Pitching: RHP - Begins from the left side of the rubber with momentum gaining pace as he works down the slope. Stays over the back knee well and finds arm-speed out in front, hammering the zone for 81-84, T85 mph FB’s from a H ¾ power slot. Mixed quality 68-70 mph two-plane breaker and developing mid-to-upper 70’s splitter. Commanded two of the three.

Physical: Broad-shouldered, athletic 5-foot-11, 180lb frame. 7.43 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Open, calm stance with the barrel pointed downward over the shoulder. Utilized a deliberate leg-hang stride to initiate the swing through an uphill path into the hitting zone. Plenty of bat-speed available and attempts to do damage on each swing, blocking off the front side properly in sequence. Recorded a T92 mph bat-exit velocity at 355 feet on his best swing, able to repeatedly leverage contact points out in space. Room to continue developing into a power option. 

Defensively: The third baseman is an advanced defender, fluidly timing up the steps to get rid of the ball with pace and consistency. Fielded off the inside of his left foot and funneled accurately to the beltline. Released from a H ¾ slot up to 83 mph across the diamond (carry).

Pitching: RHP - Began from the middle-left side of the mound; some stop and start in the delivery. Exploded out of the stack, using the backside to gain drive down the slope. Released from a taller H ¾ slot and pounded for strikes at 82-86 mph. A quality 68-70 mph CB shows short two-plane depth and a developing 70-72 mph CH kills spin (728rpms AVG). 

Physical: Strong, well put-together 5-foot-11, 175lb frame. 7.41 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Wider, balanced stance as the hands started loose at the shoulder. Utilized a leg kick stride to initiate a quick, flat path with some separation. Blocked off properly into the front-side at impact, finding flush contact at the black of the plate in a gap to gap approach. Notched a T87 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak en route to a 27% fly ball rate (via Trackman). Produced a 313 foot batted ball distance with early connection in the swing (doubles power to pull). 

Defensively: The third baseman arrived on time with clean posture and rhythmic right-left footwork, funneling on time into the chest. Released with momentum to the target, carrying strong 83 mph throws to the bag (H ¾ slot, held pace). 

Pitching: RHP - Started from the middle of the rubber with adequate pace in the delivery; found a balanced stack before working tall down the slope and got downhill at H ¾ slot. Showed efficiency in the actions, as strength flashed and landed the FB at 82-85 mph to both sides of the plate. Mixed a downer 66-69 mph CB that the bottom fell out of (-5.2 inches IVB via Trackman) and then commanded a good 75-77 mph CH with short-fading action to arm-side.

5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and uses a quick, leg-lift stride to begin. The underclassman showed rhythm and balance to his swing with a solid feel for the barrel. Registered a bat exit velocity of 82 mph and ran a 7.85 60-yard dash. Showcased developing defensive skills with accurate 64 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty sat 71-75 out of a high 3/4 arm slot off the mound. Also showcased a curveball with tight 11/5 rotation at 62-65 and a changeup with some arm-side run at 64-67. Solid overall skill set will continue to improve with strength gains and physical maturity.