Event Rewind: PA Invitational - MIF Mark Zuppo (Garnet Valley)

 

Physical: 5-foot-8, 155.6 pounds; Average, muscular build. 7.57 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Recoils with finish. FB: Peak velo of  MPH, while sitting 76-78 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 66-67 MPH; 1-7 shape. SL: 71-73 MPH; tilting break. CH: 71-73 MPH; fading action. 

 

 

 

Physical: 5-foot-3, 112 pounds; athletic build. 8.58 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even, shoulder wide, bat upright; lifts hands slightly, toe tap. aggressive with direct.  Line drives; peak Trackman exit velocity of 75 MPH. Defensively: Low to ground, walks into ready; covers ground laterally. fields out front, soft hands; high 3/4 slot. INF - 56 MPH. Pitching: Center rubber, separates hands glove taps, strides slightly arm side. Smooth arm action, high 3/4. FB: T 65MPH, 62-65 MPH. Good arm side run. CB: 59-61 MPH. 11-5 shape, short action with a little more depth than sweep.

 

 

5-foot-1, 109-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and uses a toe-tap stride to begin. Rides his stride to contact and throws his barrel to contact. Registered a bat exit velocity of 66 mph and ran an 8.25 60-yard dash. Shows fundamentally sound defensive actions with developing 63 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty sat 65-68 on the mound from a low 3/4 arm slot. Curveball showed 10/4 rotation at 58-61 and changeup was commanded at 60-62.

 

 

5-foot, 90-pound right-handed hitter starts with a square stance and utilizes a precise knee-knock stride to initiate his swing. Showcased impressive feel at the plate while barreling balls to all fields during batting practice. Registered a 63 mph bat exit-velocity and ran an 8.44 60-yard dash. Displayed advanced defensive actions with feet that played through the baseball. Recorded a 61 mph arm-strength across the infield. Right-handed pitcher used a quick arm from a high 3/4 arm-slot to sit 61-62 mph. His 52-54 mph curveball featured 10/4 spin. Demonstrated adequate feel for a 55-60 mph changeup that had downward movement.

 

 

Young right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a controlled, knee-to-knee stride. Displayed a very solid feel for the barrel with a direct swing path and made consistent hard contact. Showcased fundamentally sound defensive actions with active feet while routinely playing through the baseball at shortstop. On the mound the right-hander showcased balanced, repeatable mechanics with command of all pitches. Delivery is directional and arm action is loose.

 

 

+ 2018 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (12U Team Pennsylvania)