Zander
Rockow

Minnesota Football commit. Rockow had a big day at the Cumberland Invitational last Saturday. On the day Rockow went 7-for-8 with a double, triple and a home run while driving in eight RBI’s and six runs with three stolen bases. In game one out of the leadoff spot Rockow went 4-for-4 going for the cycle with his at-bat going for an inside-the-park grand slam. Game two Rockow went 3-for-4 with two RBI’s and two stolen bases.

Listed at 6-foot-1, 210 pounds; a physical-looking athlete with strength throughout build. GRB Rays Green had no hotter bat in its lineup than Rockow, who went 8-for-12 at Badger State. Rockow is a premium athlete, which allows him to spray barreled contact to all fields, though he’s still learning how to better utilize his inherent strength in his left-handed swing. Few prospects in the class possess a raw power/speed profile like his, so Rockow will continue unlocking it as he continues to develop.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 200-pounds. Physical, hulking build.
Delivery: Tall/upright start working from the right side of the rubber; quick side step to abbreviated high knee balance point. Drops and drives with on line to target with shoulders on slight incline; squared, toe-closed landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action with above-average arm speed; natural arm strength from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Creates downhill tilt with run; some carry through the zone.
CB: 66-70 mph. 12/6 shape that flashed sharp action, aggressive. Action was inconsistent, but showed sharp, late break.
CH: 70-72 mph. Thrown aggressively and at arm speed; matches arm slot and action effectively with similar fade/run as fastball.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 200-pounds. Physical, hulking build.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, crouched stance, big reverse load stride. Advanced bat strength, path works uphill with some pull side tendency.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action from high 3/4 slot; natural, advanced arm strength.
Defense: Raw actions; quick feet, direct path on approach; quick exchanges, athletic through the ball.
Run: 6.89 runner in the 60. Strong athlete, power runner.

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 195-pounds. Muscular and athletic build.
Defense: Narrow two-handed gather, quick transfer to release.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, above-average arm for his age.
Hit: LHH. Tall open setup, short stride with a toe tap.  Flashed fast hands, uphill path through the zone, has raw power in his bat. 
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60. Above-average speed for his age.
Delivery: Starts narrow in the middle of the rubber, smooth rocker step initiates delivery, slight drop in his back side, shoulders are level, lands slightly closed with an athletic finish, had rhythm throughout delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm angle.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Straight movement, thrown for strikes, above-average velocity for his age.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action to it, thrown near fastball arm action, can throw it for strikes.                                             
CH: 61-64 mph. Decelerates arm, thrown down in the zone.