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Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 7 Zaid Walker

December 21, 2017
Phil Kerber
Associate Scout

Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.

At No. 7 in our countdown is OF Zaid Walker (Homewood-Flossmoor). Committed to play at Michigan State, Walker is the No. 2 ranked player in Illinois' Class of 2018 and No. 65 Overall. Our next look at Walker will come in February when he attends the Super 60 Pro Showcase. His profile garnered over 5,490 views, with the most occurring shortly after the PBR ProCase - Midwest.

No. 7 Zaid Walker



Scouting Report

7.11.17 - Michigan State recruit, currently ranked No. 70 overall, No. 2 in Illinois’ 2018 class. 6-foot-2, 215-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, muscular, athletic build, developed lower half, proportionally strong; overall explosive quick-twitch athlete. Established himself as a high-level draft prospect with his performance at Midwest ProCase. Showcased premium tools: Ran a laser-timed 6.46 60, powerful strider; registered 98 mph exit velocity and was clocked at 91 from the outfield. Offensively, generates advanced bat speed and lift with pullside power. Slightly open setup, consistently gets squared, aggressive approach, occasionally gets rotational and pulls off. Gets out of the box well for his size and swing, running a 4.18 on a 6-3 putout. Defensively, profiles as corner outfielder with legitimate arm strength for right field. Moves with fluidity and purpose, aggressive to the ball, throws have carry and on target. Overall, Walker is a physical specimen with big tools.


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