Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 Zane Pestalozzi

6-foot-2, 170-pound long athletic build. Athletic confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 98 mph. (69.63 mph bat speed average). (23.35 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth tight load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is above average quick, uses a simple loose swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; shows sure hands, consistent rhythmic feet, and a clean exchange. Athletic projectable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 82 mph; had in control footwork, a natural exchange, and sure consistent hands. Movements laterally were twitchy and he fields the ball out front. Had a loose arm action and athletic slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.72 60-yard dash.

6-foot-1, 170-pound long lean frame. Smooth during batting practice, Pestalozzi's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (67.07 mph bat speed average). (22.21 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled slow load, then used a small leg kick. Had a simple level swing plane and a good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; showed smooth rhythmic feet, sure consistent hands, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had decent accuracy to the bag and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.83.

Position: OF/1B

Body: 6-foot, 160-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 79.13 mph. 65.05 mph bat speed average. 20.77 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Smooth footwork, clean natural exchange. Solid.

Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, low ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 6.95 (60-yard).

Positional Profile: OF/1B - Uncommitted, Toolsy player with a chance to make a big jump as he continues to get stronger.
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Tall, physical, athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic actions in the outfield. Can play all three positions. Fluid footwork. Fields out front with momentum towards the target.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long to short arm action. Quick out of the hand.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup. Wide base. Short stride to the ball. Line drive swing. Projectable gap to gap pop. Quick, loose hands in the box.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity. Projectable gap to gap power.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.