11/04/2018 - College PREP - Plano (DFW), TX Zerick is a strong, catcher who will graduate in 2021. Defensively, Zerick has active feet, soft/presentable hands, and he holds a low target. He looks the ball in, takes good angles to block, and his exchange is quick and clean. Zerick throws with accuracy to 2nd base with pop times as low as 2.08 seconds. A wider base and more quiet actions can help catching get even better. At the plate, Zerick has an athletic set-up, good balance, and he swings in good rhythm. He has fast bat speed, a direct barrel to the ball, and he uses his lower body. Solid hitting can improve with more separation and a better weight transfer.