Prep Baseball Report

Colorado Underclass Invitational Spotlight: RHP/3B Zach Herrick of Cherry Creek HS


John Cackowski
Director of Scouting

 


The Colorado Underclass Invitational has quickly become the premier Preseason event in the state of Colorado. This event is held for the top 2021's-2022s throughout the state to kick off the Prep Baseball Report's spring high school baseball coverage. We will begin to spotlight each and every player in attendance. Today, we take a look at No. 19 ranked 2021 RHP/3B Zach Herrick of Cherry Creek High School. You can request your invite, register and check out the full current roster HERE.



Zach Herrick

Class of 2021 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Cherry Creek
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Slammers Baseball
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(10/02/20)
81 - 82
FB
(10/02/20)
75 - 76
CB
(10/02/20)
70 - 72
CH
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
81 - 82
CB
75 - 76
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
76 - 79
CB
66 - 68
CH
69 - 71
Position
7.22
60-yard
(08/24/19)
80
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
4.55
H-1st
(01/27/19)
Position
60-yard
7.22
Exit Velo
80
Position
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
82
H-1st
4.55

Scouting Report

8-4-18

5-foot-10, 170-pound right hand hitting 3B/RHP who ran a 7.30 60. Right-handed hitter, Open stance, big leg kick trigger, solid balance. Short loose path, hands create bat speed, projectable traits at the plate. 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively projects as a corner infielder, hands played, tall actions at times. Arm played short, 78 mph across the diamond. On the mound he gets to balanced and falls to the plate.  Will benefit from a stronger lower leg drive.  Delivery is from a high ¾ arm slot.  Fastball was 78-80 mph with good location in and out.  He added a 70-72 mph Curve with late 11/5 break.  This was a good secondary pitch thrown at near fastball arm speed.

 

6-12-18

5-foot-10, 165-pound right hand hitting SS/RHP who ran a 7.54 60. Simple approach at the plate with a short stride and small load.  Hands and weight explode through the zone with good pull side power.  Swing stays level and in the zone with good whip.  Exit velocity was 83 mph.  In the field he attacks the ball with athletic feet and hands.  Throws are accurate to the bag at 75 mph.  Repeatable smooth motion on the mound.  Falls to the plate from balance.  Delivery is from a high ¾ arm slot and arm speed stay consistent on all pitches.  Fastball was 79 mph and stayed mostly straight.  Curve flashed tight spin and 11/5 break at 69-70 mph.  Change had late sink and sat 70-72 mph.