Top Performer Spotlight: 2019 SS/RHP Zaes Zabala (Iona Prep HS)
January 14, 2018
The last chance preview (Nov. 18) in Ardsley, NY displayed 60 high-end prospects showing off their skill-sets in front of our PBR NY scouting staff and finally the smoke as cleared. We are fast-at-work piecing together all the scouting data we collected. Today we highlight a player who's performance earns an extra look.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| New York Winter Open | NY | 02/11 | Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
| Rising Stars Winter Showcase | NY | 02/11 | Paul Gerry Fieldhouse - Loch Sheldrake, NY |
| Preseason All-State West (NYS Games Trials) SOLD OUT | NY | 02/19 | Pinnacle Sports Campus - Victor, NY |
| Preseason All-State Downstate (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/21 | House Of Sports - Ardsley, NY |
| Preseason All-State East (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/22 | All-Star Academy - Latham, NY |
| Preseason All-State Long Island (NYS Games Trials) | NY | 02/23 | All Pro Fieldhouse - East Setauket, NY |
| Rising Stars Instructional Showcase | NY | 02/25 | Spencerport, NY |
top performer Report
Zabala is 6-foot-3 160 pound INF/RHP out of Iona Prep High School. Zabala ran a 7.28 60. Offensively – sets up with a slightly open stance, makes good use of lower half, pre-pitch bat waggle helps him stay loose. Gets on plane early, which helps produce a fly-ball/line drive swing with decent extension and two-handed finish. Exit velocity was 84 MPH off the tee. Defensively - Zabala sets up a bit upright, however he still maintains good lateral movement and has a quick release. Showed some arm strength at 75 MPH with a low angle release. His size and ability to add to his frame, may facilitate a move to either corner INF spot. Pitching – Uses a short side step up to a belt high balance point; low ¾ arm slot with some whip/arm speed. FB sat at 78-80 MPH with a max speed of 82 MPH; slider 70-72 MPH with some late bite/tilt. Showed the ability to stay low in the zone and locate well with both pitches.