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Zachary McKenzie

Zachary McKenzie 1B/LHP

  • Elm City, NC
  • Greenfield School
  • Travel Team: Carolina White Sox 2027
  • Grad 2027
  • Ht 6'1''
  • Wt 154 lbs
  • Throws Left
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 73 mph
  • 60 YD 7.02 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.62▲ sec 10 Yds
  • 5.00 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.02▲ sec 60 Yds
  • 4.53 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.63▲ sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.72▲ sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'8'' Broad Jump
  • 130▲ psi Grip (L)
  • 124 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 73 mph mph Velocity
  • 40 Arm Grade

Position - 1B

  • 42 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 45 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 45 Power Grade (R)
  • 83 mph mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • High 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 45 Arm Action Grade
  • 48▲ Control Grade
  • 45 Delivery Grade
  • 70 – 72▲ mph FASTBALL
  • 38 FB Grade
  • 61 – 64 mph CURVEBALL
  • 35 CB Grade
  • 63 – 67 mph CHANGEUP
  • 40 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • Position Projection

01/17/2025 - 2025 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament Zachary McKenzie is a versatile first baseman and left-handed pitcher with a lean 6'1", 154 lb frame and a strong foundation for development. His athleticism, smooth fielding skills, and balanced swing make him a promising two-way player with room to grow. As a first baseman, McKenzie shows solid footwork and soft hands, paired with a 72 mph infield velocity, allowing him to make accurate throws across the diamond. His 7.02-second 60-yard dash and 4.53 home-to-first time indicate above-average mobility for his position, giving him the ability to cover ground and make plays efficiently. At the plate, McKenzie swings from the right side with a balanced, controlled approach, generating an 83 mph exit velocity and 58.33% barrel accuracy. His grip strength (130L/124R) and broad jump (104 inches) suggest untapped power potential as he continues to fill out his frame. With further refinement in his mechanics and added strength, he can develop into a consistent middle-of-the-order presence. On the mound, McKenzie features a smooth, repeatable delivery with solid control. His pitchability and ability to locate effectively provide a strong foundation for continued growth as a left-handed pitcher. Overall, McKenzie is a well-rounded first baseman with two-way potential, solid athleticism, and a developing offensive game. As he continues to add strength and refine his mechanics, he has the tools to make a significant impact at the next level.

10/02/2024 - Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic (2027) Zachary McKenzie showcased his talents as both a first baseman and left-handed pitcher at the Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic. Defensively, he is impressive at first base, consistently scooping up errant throws and displaying reliable hands. While his arm is accurate, focusing on improving his arm strength will enhance his overall defensive impact. On the mound, Zachary has a notable pick-off move to first base, which adds a strategic element to his pitching. He demonstrates good balance and control, but working on increasing his velocity will further elevate his effectiveness against hitters. At the plate, Zachary employs a strong two-strike approach, exhibiting patience and focus. He contributed offensively with an RBI single to right-center field, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch situations. Overall, Zachary McKenzie is a well-rounded player with significant potential. His defensive skills, combined with his pitching ability and solid hitting approach, make him a valuable asset to any team moving forward.

08/10/2024 - Baseball Factory Prospect Combine Zachary is a sophomore 1B/LHP from Elm City, NC who showcased his talents at the BF prospect camp. Has active feet with a clean exchange. Creates momentum to his targets and throws from a low 3/4 arm slot. His arm fits the position and has carry on his balls to all bases. He hits from a square batting stance with comfortable hands. He keeps his head down and is balanced at contact he takes an aggressive swing and uses the whole field with a bat exit velocity up to 83 mph. He reached base multiple times including a single and a walk. On the mound he challenges hitters with a cut fastball that topped at 70mph, a curveball with medium break, and a changeup that he keeps down in the zone. He faced five batters and struck out two and induced soft contact. Zachary is a coachable kid with a willingness to make adjustments. Look forward to seeing him at another event soon.

11/02/2023 - Baseball Factory Fall Select Tournament at JRTC Zachary continues to impress with his baseball abilities at the Fall Select showcase. At 1B, defensive abilities are solid as he shows smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are clean and presents out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are loose and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing as he transfers weight into a firm front side. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 68-69 mph. Breaking ball displays 1/7 shape with sharp break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sink. Control is solid as he attacks hitters and throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to increase as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. 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.

07/28/2023 - Baseball Factory National World Series at JRTC (MS) Zachary is a 2027 LHP/1B prospect that recently showcased his skills at the National World Series at the JRTC. At first, he does well to get in a squared, on-time fielding position and presents his hands in front. He does a good job of keeping his eyes down and following the ball into the glove. His exchange is clean and he makes accurate throws to his targets with a loose arm action. He recorded a raw velo of 71 MPH, improving on his previous mark. At the plate, he starts in a squared, athletic stance with high hands and a short stride to the pitcher. He has a fluid rhythm in the box and does well to stay centered with his lower half throughout his swing, providing a solid foundation. He has quick hands and fast bat speed, and he rotates his core through contact. He recorded a max exit velo of 71 MPH. In game action, he worked for count leverage and reached base in 3 of 8 plate appearances with a single and a walk. On the mound, he throws from a high 3/4 slot and shows really good command of the strike zone, firing in 20 of 25 pitches for strikes in game action. He has a good presence on the mound and does a good job of gathering his balance before driving to the plate. He gets on-time separation and good extension with his frontside while getting to a good stride length. He ran his FB up to 67 MPH and flashed good run with the pitch, and his CB had gradual 1-7 break. He struck out 2 in 2 innings of scoreless game action and allowed 2 hits. Overall, Zachary is an exciting prospect that we are excited to see more of in the future!

03/19/2023 - National Showcase - Kannapolis (Charlotte), NC Zachary is a tall, lean 1B who has a promising future on the diamond. At 1B, he shows smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are clean but needs to present more out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine, displaying solid hitting potential through 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. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. With 4 years to further develop, Zachary has potential with time and room to progress his game.

Profile

Zachary McKenzie Elm City, NC info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 1B
Grad Year 2027 Secondary Position LHP
High School Greenfield School Bats Right
Height 6'1'' Throws Left
Weight 154 LBS Arm 73 mph
60 YD 7.02

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Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
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Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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