Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 LHP Zachary Fike (Medina)
May 29, 2021
Zachary Fike
Class of 2022 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 71 / POS: 10
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: MedinaState: NY
- Summer Team: Niagara Jr. Thunderwolves
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
84
Max FB
(09/20/20)
80 - 83
FB
(02/14/20)
70 - 73
CB
(09/20/20)
72 - 75
CH
(07/06/20)
Position
7.87
60-yard
(02/15/19)
80
INF Velo
(06/25/19)
86
Exit Velo
(02/15/19)
4.66
H-1st
(02/15/19)
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
(09/17/22)
83.0 - 84.6
Velo Range
(09/17/22)
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/20/20)
2020
Spin Rate (max)
(09/17/22)
1921
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/20/20)
IVB (max)
(09/20/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/20/20)
HM (max)
(09/17/22)
HM (avg)
(09/17/22)
Extension (avg)
(07/06/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/17/22)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
2022 SUNY Niagara Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.6
Velo Range
83 - 84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.7
Spin Rate (max)
2020
Spin Rate (avg)
1864
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Preseason All-State Pitching - West
Apr 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.5
Velo Range
81.7 - 83.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.8
Spin Rate (max)
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
1878
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 SUNY Niagara Scout Day
Sep 20, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.4
Velo Range
81.5 - 83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.9
Spin Rate (max)
2012
Spin Rate (avg)
1921
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.9
Velo Range
79 - 81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.7
Spin Rate (max)
1916
Spin Rate (avg)
1802
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.8
Velocity (max)
(09/20/20)
69.4 - 72.8
Velo Range
(09/20/20)
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/20/20)
1996
Spin Rate (max)
(07/06/20)
1902
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/06/20)
IVB (max)
(09/17/22)
IVB (avg)
(09/17/22)
HM (max)
(09/17/22)
HM (avg)
(09/17/22)
Extension (avg)
(04/03/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/06/20)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
2022 SUNY Niagara Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.2
Velo Range
66.9 - 68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.5
Spin Rate (max)
1932
Spin Rate (avg)
1851
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Preseason All-State Pitching - West
Apr 3, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.2
Velo Range
65.4 - 69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.2
Spin Rate (max)
1805
Spin Rate (avg)
1661
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 SUNY Niagara Scout Day
Sep 20, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.8
Velo Range
69.4 - 72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.1
Spin Rate (max)
1915
Spin Rate (avg)
1828
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.2
Velo Range
69.3 - 70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
68
Spin Rate (max)
1996
Spin Rate (avg)
1902
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
(07/06/20)
71.6 - 74.5
Velo Range
(07/06/20)
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/06/20)
1876
Spin Rate (max)
(09/20/20)
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/20/20)
IVB (max)
(04/03/21)
IVB (avg)
(04/03/21)
HM (max)
(09/17/22)
HM (avg)
(09/17/22)
Extension (avg)
(04/03/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(04/03/21)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
2022 SUNY Niagara Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.2
Velo Range
73.1 - 74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.4
Spin Rate (max)
1775
Spin Rate (avg)
1766
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Preseason All-State Pitching - West
Apr 3, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.2
Velo Range
69.4 - 70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.3
Spin Rate (max)
1824
Spin Rate (avg)
1772
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 SUNY Niagara Scout Day
Sep 20, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.9
Spin Rate (max)
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
1876
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.8
Velo Range
71.6 - 74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.6
Spin Rate (max)
1736
Spin Rate (avg)
1653
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(09/17/22)
Rise+
(09/17/22)
Sink+
(09/17/22)
Videos
(4/3/21)
Player News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 LHP Zachary Fike (Medina) - May 29, 2021
- Northeast Fall Championships: Day 2 Scout Blog - Oct 5, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 LHP - Apr 29, 2020
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2022 LHP/1B Zachary Fike (Medina) - Apr 15, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top Fastball Velocities - Mar 13, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top INF Velocities - Mar 10, 2020
- On Deck Preview: 2022 LHP/1B Zachary Fike (Medina) - Dec 24, 2019
- NYS Games: Full Statistical Release - Jul 5, 2019
- Empire State Scoreboard & Daily Dozen: April 5 - Apr 6, 2019
- Preseason Southern-Tier: Pitching Analysis - Mar 11, 2019
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2022 1B/LHP Zachary Fike (Medina HS) - Mar 7, 2019
- Preseason Southern-Tier: Corner-Infield Analysis - Mar 5, 2019
- Junior Future Games: Measurable Statistic Release - Aug 6, 2018
- On Deck Preview: Junior Future Games Roster (14U) - Jul 29, 2018
- Rising Stars Games: Measurable Statistic Release - Jul 4, 2018
- Empire State Weekly Scoreboard (Week 7) - May 21, 2018
- Empire State Weekly Scoreboard (Week 3) - Apr 23, 2018
Scouting Report
Physical: Strong, athletic 6-foot-2, 190 lb build.
Pitching: Works uptempo; short side step to a high leg lift to the chest, sits into back side as glides down the mound in line finishing with intent over a strong front side. FB: Heavy through the zone with arm side run up to 17". CB: Tight, short break 2-8 shape; up to -4" vertical drop and 1.5" horizontal movement. CH: Good hand speed with 14" of arm side run.
Physical: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds; long, athletic frame.
Pitching: Works primarily out of stretch; builds momentum with a high leg lift before driving out in line to a repeatable release and follow through. Arm action works fast to a high, natural 3/4 release. FB: T 82MPH, 79-82 MPH. Works up in the zone and gets on the hitters fast from an average release height of 5'11", release side of 1'10" from center rubber and an average extension of 6'4". CB: 67-70 MPH. Commands in the zone with sharp 1:30 tilt; averages 6.4 inches vertical drop and 3 inches of horizontal movement. CH: 73-75 MPH. Good arm speed and averages 10.4 inches of arm side run.
Physical: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Long athletic body with room to fill out.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Starts upright stance with feet square, moderate leg kick with hands getting back to high strong position short compact swing to contact with level barrel path through the zone.
Power: 85 MPH raw exit velocity. drove the ball through the middle showing gap to gap power potential.
Defense: pop times. Steady foot work into a smooth transfer.
Arm: Short arm action with quick release at 3/4 slot. INF - 79 MPH.
Pitching Delivery: Up tempo delivery with high leg kick driving off a strong backside.
Arm Action: Fast arm action from a mid 3/4 slot..
FB: T83, 80-83 MPH. Commanded low in the zone with arm side run.
CB: 65-66 MPH. 1-7 shape with shape with late break.
CH: 70-71 MPH. good arm speed with late fade in the zone.
A projectable lean athletic frame at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds. Ran a 7.98 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- Stands in the box in a tall stance. Simple load actions. Quick direct path to the baseball. Gets full extension after the point of contact. Does a good job using the lower half. Showed some pull side pop. Top exit velocity was 83 MPH. Defensively- has an aggressive approach to the baseball. Fields the ball slightly upright. Shows above average funnel actions and a quick release from a mid ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity was 80 MPH. Pitching- Displayed a repeatable delivery and a live projectable arm. Works with tempo. Uses a high knee lift and smooth hand separation. Drives downhill from a balanced backside. Throws from a mid ¾ arm slot. Has a fast arm action. FB has some arm side run. Ranged from 78-80 MPH and peaked at 80 MPH. CB has sharp late break ranging from 66-68 MPH. Showed a CH around the zone at 72-74 MPH. The 2022 graduate has some upside and is a must follow.
2/15/19
Projectable 6-foot-0, 170 pounds with wide shoulders. Offensively- The left-handed hitter stands tall in the box with loose hands. Slight leg lift and stride towards the pitcher. Balanced throughout the swing. Displayed a flat bat path through the zone, consistent line drives to all fields in the hitting portion. Exit velocity of 86 MPH. Defensively- Attacks the ball with active feet. Soft hands and good range around the bag. Makes throws from a ¾ arm slot with an infield velocity of 75 MPH. Pitching- The LHP pitches with a quick tempo and repeatable delivery. Use a high leg kick to generate power down the mound. Smooth hand separation with a ¾ arm slot and command of a 3 pitch mix. FB peaked at 78 MPH with arm side run, CB 63-65 MPH, and feel for a CH at 68-69 MPH. The 2022 graduate has a high ceiling and is someone to follow in the future.