Zach
Asik

3/5/18 - Verbally committed to Dubuque.

1.21.18 - 5-foot-11, 175-pound, athletically built, left/left, two-way prospect. At the plate, balanced setup, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Present bat speed, strong, hard contact, gap-to-gap approach and 86 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, plays through the baseball, sure hands, clean transfer, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 83 mph. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, lands square and regular effort throughout. Long arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball thrown for strikes, 76-77 mph. Curveball 1/7 shape, 63-65 mph. Changeup sat 69-72 mph.10/28/17 - 5-foot-11, 175-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP with a strong frame. Offensively hits from a balanced setup, simple heel lift stride with fair balance. Line drive gap to gap approach. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively has a short, loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with fluid footwork. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a high ¾ slot with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort. Smooth rhythm works in line with home plate. Fastball has running action at 76-77 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape at 63-65 mph. Changeup is straight at 68-73 mph.

1/28/17 - 5-foot-11, 165-pound left-handed hitting LHP/OF. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Ball comes out tight to the head. Drop and drive delivery working in line with home plate. Square landing with good balance throughout. Fastball sat 70-71 topping out at 72 mph. Curveball has 1-7 shape with some depth at 58-59 mph. Changeup sat 64-66 mph.  Defensively has a short, loose arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and quick footwork. Threw 81 mph from the outfield. At the plate hits from a wide base with a balanced setup. Linear lower half with good balance. Opposite field hitter with a level swing path. 81 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.26 runner down the line.