Ben
Zocher

2/28/15- MN Preseason All-State
6-foot, 195-pound 2-way player with physical build who ran a 7.66 60. Zocher has good rhythm and direction in his delivery. Some funk in arm action with short stiff arm action with minimal extension to plate. Once he is in baseball shape; it will be interesting to see if his arm action will lengthen and become more loose. Fastball was 71-72 mph with sink. Breaking ball was 64-65 mph and changeup was 64-66 mph. Quiet load and stride. Solid B.P. with high rate of solid contact. Gap to gap approach with flashes of ability to drive baseball to both sides of field. Short finish and loses some extension through contact. Doubles power currently. 78 mph exit velocity off tee. Ok actions in field. Shows ability to field routine. Hands are soft. Throws flat-footed with limited momentum and carry. Arm starts long with hitch in circle. 75 mph throws from outfield.

August 2014
6-foot, 195-pound 2 way player. 4.67 home to first time. Left handed hitter with balanced athletic setup. Smooth load. Slightly open stance with front heel turn trigger. Short to contact with flat plane through zone. Tends to roll hands over early into contact. Short finish. Gap to gap approach with solid contact and bat speed. 78 mph exit velocity off tee. In the outfield shows easy actions and ability to track ball in air.  Fields ball cleanly and efficiently off ground. Throws flat footed with minimal momentum. Outfield velocity of 75 mph. Above average athlete at first base. Easy actions and ability to field routine. Above average footwork around bag receiving throws across. On the mound has simple clean mechanics. Good balance point and direction to home plate. Throws from over the top slot with short arm action and circle. Throws 3 pitches for strikes. Fastball was 73-76 mph with sink down in zone. Curveball had 1/7 gradual break at 68 mph. Changeup showed FB arm speed with sink in the zone. Changeup velocity of 70-71.