Zach
Storbakken

2022 MLB Draft League: Pro body and physical traits make it easy to dream on Storbakken, even if the on-field results haven't totally been there. Good defender at either 3B or 2B, with considerable offensive potential to unlock at the next level.

6-foot-1, 195-pound third baseman, strong build. High follow uncommitted right-handed hitter, presence in the box, feel for barrel, makes consistent hard contact, gap to gap approach. Above average pop shown by home run to centerfield. Solid third baseman, hands play, release gets long at times, average arm strength plays accurate. High follow uncommitted right-handed bat.

Ranked No. 41 in the state, making him one of the top uncommitted 2020 infielders in Wisconsin. An athletic 6-foot-1, 195-pound, right-handed-hitting prospect. One of STiKS Black’s hottest hitters all tournament. A simple, contact-first swing geared for solid line-drive all-fields contact. A sound defender at third; above-average hands with a strong, accurate arm.

7/8/18 - 6-foot-1, 195-pound, strong, durable, right-handed hitting infielder. Follow 2020 hitter. Balanced setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm, short stride and maintains balance. Compact swing, creates bat speed and gets extension through contact. Also, started on the mound in one game. Made a number of highly-athletic plays bouncing off the mound. Fastball was erratic at times, sat 80-83 mph. Curveball sat 63-66 mph. Changeup, flashed sink, 73-74 mph.

5/12/18 - 6-foot-1, 195-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, strong sturdy build. Right-handed hitter, open stance, leg lift and hang trigger, hands load later, foot down and maintains balance. Hands generate above average bat speed at his age, loose and short to the baseball. Contact is hard, finds the barrel and works middle of the field. Exit velocity topped 86 from a tee. Defensively profiles at third base, exchange is clean, hands play with cushion, soft on backhand, plays through the baseball. Arm carries, short over the top arm, accurate across at 84 mph. 7.30 runner in the 60.

3/11/18 - 5-foot-11, 185-pound infielder, athletic frame, carries some present strength. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, maintains good balance through contact. Quick hands generate bat speed, short to the baseball, gap to gap type approach. Loose hands and hard contact, 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm is loose and accurate, high ¾ slot, carries at 85 mph across. Left side defender on the infield, plays through the baseball, some effort, showed soft hands, average body control. 7.20 runner in the 60. 

7/7/13 - 5-foot-11, 185-pound infielder, athletically built with strength. Well above average athlete, hands play on the infield, footwork plays through the baseball. Above average arm strength to play the left side. Right-handed hitter, bat speed present, loose athletic hands, aggressive approach.

7/3/17 - 5-foot-11, 185-pound middle-infielder with an athletic frame. Hits from a slightly open setup with a confident approach. Path works short with quick hands generating bat speed. Ability to find barrel. Strong offensive night going 4-4 with a double. High 2020 Wisconsin follow.

3/12/17 - Athletic 5-foot-11, 185-pound middle infielder. Right-handed hitter, slight open stance, balanced and athletic, leg kick trigger is on time, hits in rhythm, good balance. Aggressive swing, front foot hitter, attacks the baseball, loose hands creates bat speed, 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.24 runner in the 60. Defensively played through the baseball, moves aggressively through release, hands work well, ability to cushion the baseball, clean quick exchange. Arm plays athletically, high ¾ slot, 80 mph across the diamond.