Zach
Rizzo

Wisconsin-Parkside signee. Currently ranked No. 55 in the state. 6-foot-5, 239-pound frame. One of the stronger right-handed hitters in the state with a power-oriented offensive profile. Started on the mound before moving to first base after exiting in the third inning, while hitting third in the order. Right-handed hitter with easy strength, working from a quick, direct path with feel to drive the ball in the air. Collected three hits in three at-bats, including two home runs and a double, driving in five runs while scoring twice and adding a stolen base. A senior follow with middle-of-the-order power traits.

+ RHP/1B Zach Rizzo (St. Joseph, 2026) is a two-sport standout, and one of the state’s top QB prospects. The imposing 6-foot-5, 239-pound two-way prospect stood out on both sides of the ball this past weekend. At the plate, Rizzo took a loud round from the right side, from a simple and easily repeatable path, showing feel to drive the baseball. The ball jumps, making consistent hard contact averaging 93.6 mph exit velo, reaching a peak of 102.6 mph with above average bat speed at 74.9 mph. On the mound, Rizzo delivers the baseball with power, the ball jumps out of the hand with life, playing in the upper-80s while showing feel for three secondaries. A two plane breaking ball that plays with plays with two plane break in the mid-70s to pair with a firm changeup in the low-80s and a true feel for a low-80s cutter with late action. A definite name-to-know in Wisconsin’s junior class.

Zach Rizzo, St. Joseph (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 239-pounds. XXL frame with athleticism.
Delivery: Short rocker step, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into slightly coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Explodes out of the hand, has life through the zone, some sinking action, above average spin. T2324, 2243 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Plays horizontally at times, feel to spin, developing feel for the zone. T2397, 2274 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Plays with late run, thrown with intent. T1806, 1726 average rpm.
CUT: 80-81 mph. True feel for the pitch, has feel to spin, strikes, late horizontal action.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.10 max vertical.

Zach Rizzo, St. Joseph (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-5, 239-pounds. XXL frame with athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, wide, repeats with rhythm Serious damage to all fields, has real swing that translates into hard line drive contact to all fields. 74.9 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 93.6 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Quick arm, long arc, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed funnel to naval, quick feet around bag.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.10 max vertical.

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 221-pounds. Long levers, strong sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, lands centered on time. Handsy, quick hands, can seriously drive balls with leverage out front to both gaps, line drive approach. 77.6 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 93.6 mph. 381' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Soft hands with good foot work around the bag.
ATH: 7.87 runner in the 60. 22.90 max vertical.

Rizzo showed notable pop and a strong feel to hit at Sunday’s event. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound sophomore works out of a wide base, landing centered on-time consistently. His ability to hit the ball out front, along with his strong build and quick hands, enable Rizzo to drive the ball to all fields, hitting the ball as hard as 97 mph while averaging 93.6 mph. Defensively, Rizzo has soft hands with clean footwork around the bag, showing an aptitude for first base.

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Proportional frame, strong lower half with room for growth.
Hits: RHH. Upright set up with relaxed hands. Hands start close to the head and create seperation at footstrike, flat through the zone, uses the whole field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.2 MPH. 286' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Medium circle, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Soft hands, clean tranfers, works well around the bag.
Run: 8.40 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 82.68 Edge Score