David VanderZouwen: 2B/OF, (2024) Austin Prep, MA. 5-foot-11, 163-pound athletic lean frame. Projectable and above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. (68.9 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Had a loose simple swing plane, developing quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 84 mph. Projectable athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 79 mph; had athletic developing footwork, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.11. 

David VanderZouwen

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David VanderZouwen: 2B/OF, (2024) Austin Prep, MA. 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic lean build. Above average and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (68.7 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Has above average developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 70 mph. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; has developing soft hands, a natural clean exchange, and athletic developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.03 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

David VanderZouwen, Austin Prep, 2024, MA

Position: 2B/OF

Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic lean build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and athletic. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Above average developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 84.8 mph. 68.7 mph bat speed average. 22.6 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Developing soft hands, athletic developing footwork, natural clean exchange. Projectable.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 70 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.03 (60-yard).

David VanderZouwen: 2B/OF, (2024) Austin Prep, MA. 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and  athletic at the plate, Vanderzouwen had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (62.71 mph bat speed average). (21.14 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick developing, shows a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft developing hands, and developing smooth footwork. Athletically,  his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 61 mph; has soft sure hands, a clean exchange, and athletic feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.14.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

David VanderZouwen, Austin Prep, 2024, MA

Position: 2B/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable and athletic. Began in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Quick developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 83.36 mph. 62.71 mph bat speed average. 21.14 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, developing smooth footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable and athletic. (OF) Soft sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. 61 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.14 (60-yard).

David VanderZouwen: 2B/OF, (2024) out of Austin Prep, MA. is a 5-foot-10, 150-pound prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 85 MPH, with a (64.21 MPH bat speed average) and (22.52 MPH hand speed average). He started in a balanced, wide stance with a slow load and controlled stride. The swing takes an uphill path to a high finish and uses a gap to gap approach. In the infield, his best throw registered 77 MPH, while showing good feet, sure hands and a clean exchange. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws up to 80 MPH, while showing a clean exchange, consistent smooth feet, and sure hands. He also showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.87. 

David VanderZouwen: SS/OF, (2024) Austin Prep, MA. 5-foot-10, 145-pound. Projectable at the plate, Vanderzouwen's best exit velocity was 85 mph. Begins in a wide crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 72 mph; showed rhythmic smooth feet, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a loose arm action with a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. 

Scout Evaluation 

David VanderZouwen, Austin Prep, 2024, MA

Position: SS/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound .

Hit: (RHH) Began in a wide crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 78.60 mph. 64.78 mph bat speed average. 22.23 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, rhythmic smooth footwork, fluid exchange. Athletic.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.