12/27/2019 - Baseball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 14-18)
Zachary continues to show the makings of a special type player. At the plate is where this power hitter shows best through a crouched setup, with centered balance and a solid base. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all parts of the field, and has strength in his swing with gap-to-gap pop. The ball explodes off of his barrel as he would be a fit in the clean-up role in the order. He showed tremendous grip strength with both hands but at 184lbs for his left hand, which puts him at the top of the 2021 class. His strong grip results in quick hands and good power at contact. At 1B, he displays smooth / fluid actions. Feet are active as he shows proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are clean but needs to present more out front. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be. This solid corner infielder has a ton of upside and the tools that will translate into the next level.
12/08/2019 - College PREP - Nyack (NYC), NY
Zachary is a corner infielder who can swing it. At the plate, he has well above average hitting abilities with outstanding power potential through an athletic setup. He has strong/centered balance with fluid rhythm to load. He takes an absolute hack, crushing the ball to the deep parts of the park (exit velocity = 92 mph). In the IF, he has plus lateral range, working from the ground-up with smooth actions. Transfer is quick as he fires strong throws zipping across the diamond. A projectable 1B/3B, Zachary has a big upside and will get looks from the top collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.
07/15/2019 - Cape Cod Select Training & Competition (Ages 14-18)
Zachary continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. At the plate, power has improved, now showing outstanding abilities through a crouched setup. Hands are quick (91 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing and shows a feel for the barrel with power showing best to the pull side. At 1B, he displays smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are clean and he presents on time and out front. Feet are aggressive as he attacks balls and plays through with his body. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 65-71 mph with cutting action. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with cutting action. Getting on a long toss program to develop more arm strength will aid in improving abilities on the mound. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best he can be.
05/19/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Poughkeepsie, NY
Zachary continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60, now a 7.27 runner. At 1B, he displays smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Feet are active as he attacks ball and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Range is a plus as he utilizes his quick feet well in covering a lot of ground. At the plate, he shows a tall setup. Hands are quick (88 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach with raw power.
12/20/2018 - Baseball Factory Christmas Camp & Tournament at Pirate City - Session 1 (Ages 14-18)
Zachary continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. At 1B, he displays smooth / fluid actions. He works to square ball up and makes the routine plays. He displays proper footwork around the bag and he is a quality receiver. Glove action is clean but needs to present more out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, works hard, and is very coachable.
07/27/2018 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 1 (Ages 14-18)
Zachary is a hardworking 1B/3B prospect who has a strong build. As a right-handed hitter, Zachary has a closed stance with his weight on his heels. He has a short stride and partially uses his lower half throughout his swing. He has a short swing path and produces solid contact when he contacts the barrel. Zachary has a good knowledge of the strike zone and grinds through his ABs. He has the ability to spray the ball to all fields. In the field, Zachary plays with firm footwork and makes the routine plays. He fields the ball in a stiff position with a firm glove. He shows solid footwork when fielding the ball to his backhand. Zachary shows a short arm action throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. He can benefit from playing through the ball with momentum towards his target. Overall, Zachary is a well-rounded prospect who has good potential to get even better.
05/20/2018 - College PREP - Nyack (NYC), NY
Zachary is a big, athletic 1B graduating in 2021. In the field, Zachary covers ground to make plays and has the right idea with his footwork. He shows a square fielding position and makes clean exchanges into a high 3/4 arm slot. Glove accuracy can improve by presenting his hands early and out front of his body. He shows consistent accuracy and throws the ball on a line to his targets. Arm action and strength will improve by implementing a throwing program to his training. At the plate, Zachary shows a square set up with a short, square stride and a good back side hand load. He has a smooth, fluid rhythm and keeps his balance center. His lower half stays through throughout his swing and keeps a firm front half. Bat speed is fast as he shows a direct swing path, making consistently hard contact with the ball through a line drive approach. Zachary could improve offensively by creating separation in his swing. Zachary shows great potential and, with more development, can play at the next level.