85
Velocity (max)
8/19/23
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
OF
Zachary
Paulsen
Summer Creek (HS) • TX
5' 11" • 175.0LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Wildcatters scout orange 2026
5' 11" • 175.0LBSR/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Wildcatters scout orange 2026
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 85
Velo Range
9/20/24
2018
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Changeup
-
Velo Range
1878
Spin Rate (avg)
8/19/23
Curveball
70.4 - 72.3
Velo Range
6/25/24
2320
Spin Rate (avg)
8/19/23
Slider
73 - 76.7
Velo Range
6/25/24
2203
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/24
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/20/24
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/20/24
333
Distance (max)
9/20/24
60
Sweet Spot %
6/25/24
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
9/20/24
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
9/20/24
7.6
Rot. Acc (max)
9/20/24
36
Hard Hit %
9/20/24
6.82
60
9/20/24
3.84
30-yd
9/20/24
1.67
10-yd
9/20/24
20.6
Run speed (max)
9/20/24
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
6/25/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.82
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.
14.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
333
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
42.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2024 Wildcatters Scout Day
Nov 15, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Texas State Games: Upperclass (2025's & 2026's)
Sep 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: College Station (Invite-Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Wildcatters Scout Day
Aug 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Texas State Games: Upperclass (2025's & 2026's)
Sep 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: College Station (Invite-Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2006
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2177
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2118
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1977
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2320
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1878
Texas State Games: Upperclass (2025's & 2026's)
Sep 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 85.0
Velo Range
86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
1,994
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.1
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.9
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,227
Spin Rate (max)
2,155
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.1
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 74.5
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,203
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: College Station (Invite-Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.8
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.7
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,222
Spin Rate (max)
2,200
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.3
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,326
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Wildcatters Scout Day
Aug 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.5
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 83.6
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
1,977
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 71.3
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,623
Spin Rate (max)
2,320
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.1
Velocity (max)
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,878
Spin Rate (max)
1,878
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Top Prospect Games: College Station (Invite-Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.84
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.82
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
58.53
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Interesting RHP. Like the upside to FB velocity, can firm command with zone. Shows ability to spin baseball, CB/SL action looks blended at times. Will have at least avg action to both, like to the upside as he develops ability separate action between CB/SL. RHH…like the swing, opportunities for adjustments present, upside to bat/power combo with changes.
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Good build/frame for adding strength. Well proportioned, showing some strength to lower now.
Delivery: 1st base side of rubber start, stretch delivery. Solid use of lower 1/2 with some drop and drive involved. Chest gets over front side. Online stride with good finish.
Arm Action: RH. OH slot. Full circle with length. Works well with extension to finish.
FB: T85, 80-85 mph. Will throw harder, arm speed present. Must firm ability to command FB in zone developing ability to work all 4 quadrants. T2190, 1994 average rpm.
CB: 67-71 mph. Solid spin with ability to show avg action at times, release point can be firmed. Missed to glove side. CB/SL looked blended at times. T2227, 2155 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Shows avg action with depth present at times. Spin present…will be avg pitch in future, will get swing and miss. CB/Sl look blended at times. T2281, 2203 average rpm.
ATH: 6.82 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Moves well, solid acceleration. 28.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Interesting RHP. Like the upside to FB velocity, can firm command with zone. Shows ability to spin baseball, CB/SL action looks blended at times. Will have at least avg action to both, like to the upside as he develops ability separate action between CB/SL. RHH…like the swing, opportunities for adjustments present, upside to bat/power combo with changes.
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Good build/frame for adding strength. Well proportioned, showing some strength to lower now.
Hit: RHH. Short stride, lands slightly closed. Rotational back foot, fair use of lower 1/2, lacks acceleration. Work on driving hip forward with rotation hitting into front leg or try developing linear movement to back foot. I would recommend linear movement if comfortable, gets into front leg with linear move. Creates lean/tilt over right hip, would like to see even slightly improved posture, this will help with getting on top of baseball instead of missing under a lot of pitches. Hands/barrel in good launch position, take solid path into hitting zone with hands and barrel. Solid swing. 70.3 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 333' max distance. Solid swing. Opportunities for improvement with hit approach. Upside to bat/power combo with changes.
Arm: RH.
ATH: 6.82 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Moves well, solid acceleration. 28.80 max vertical.