The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.56
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
Zachary Pleska: RHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana High School, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. At the plate, Pleska recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (71.1 mph bat speed average). (25.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, exhibits an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 85 mph; shows soft hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-85 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1976; Avg 1911). Threw a 11/5 curveball (71-73) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2099; Avg 2077). His changeup (72-74) had slight fading action. Throws a 10/4 slider (72-75) that has late tight action. (Max spin 2082; Avg 2027). Ran a 4.07 30 yard dash.
6/01/21
Zachary Pleska: RHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. During batting practice, Pleska recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, uses a rotational flat swing plane and level finish. Was able to create some loud contact during the round. Gap to gap approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 82 mph; had a quick exchange, quick aggressive footwork, and firm hands. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a compact arm action. On the mound, Threw his fastball 80-84 mph; had a very consistent control that shows tight movement. Had late action on his 11/5 curveball (72-75).
2/13/21
Zachary Pleska: RHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana High School, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Pleska had an exit velocity of 95 mph. Began in a wide balanced stance with a quick small load, then used a small leg kick. Had a flat swing plane and average bat speed. Athletic his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 85 mph; has smooth athletic feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball one hand with athletic movement laterally. Used a very quick arm action to the bases. Recorded a 60 time of 7.24 at the event. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a quick arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; shows running action and arm side control. Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-71) with plus action. His changeup (67-71) showed arm side command and fading action. Has plus action on his 11/5 slider (69-71).
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Zachary Pleska: RHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana High School, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. At the plate, Pleska recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (71.1 mph bat speed average). (25.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, exhibits an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 85 mph; shows soft hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-85 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1976; Avg 1911). Threw a 11/5 curveball (71-73) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2099; Avg 2077). His changeup (72-74) had slight fading action. Throws a 10/4 slider (72-75) that has late tight action. (Max spin 2082; Avg 2027). Ran a 4.07 30 yard dash.
Zachary Pleska: RHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. During batting practice, Pleska recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, uses a rotational flat swing plane and level finish. Was able to create some loud contact during the round. Gap to gap approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 82 mph; had a quick exchange, quick aggressive footwork, and firm hands. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a compact arm action. On the mound, Threw his fastball 80-84 mph; had a very consistent control that shows tight movement. Had late action on his 11/5 curveball (72-75).
Zachary Pleska: RHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana High School, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Pleska had an exit velocity of 95 mph. Began in a wide balanced stance with a quick small load, then used a small leg kick. Had a flat swing plane and average bat speed. Athletic his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 85 mph; has smooth athletic feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball one hand with athletic movement laterally. Used a very quick arm action to the bases. Recorded a 60 time of 7.24 at the event. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a quick arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; shows running action and arm side control. Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-71) with plus action. His changeup (67-71) showed arm side command and fading action. Has plus action on his 11/5 slider (69-71).