Prep Baseball Report

Top 20 Most Viewed Profiles in 2017: #8 - Zach Britton


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 20 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year.  According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2017. 

No. 8

Zach Britton

Class of 2017 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2017
    Commitment: Louisville
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Batesville
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Bulls-Black
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
6.88
60-yard
1.91 - 2.01
Pop Time
76
C Velo
97
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

Feb 2017 Super 60: Louisville recruit. 6-foot-1, 195-pound left-handed hitting catcher, muscular athletic build with proportional strength. Highly athletic catcher with high-ceiling tools. Ran a 6.88 laser-timed 60 while showcasing quick, directional footwork behind the plate. Offensively, hits from a tall, relaxed setup, lower hand set, fast, athletic hands, generates advanced bat speed; shows power potential, inconsistent swing path. Registered 97 mph exit velocity with wood, and tested an event-best Trigger-to-Impact time (138 milliseconds), which measures the amount of time elapsed from the start of the bat motion until moment of impact. Defensively, fired consistent strikes to second base with pop times ranging between 1.91-2.01. Quick out the chute, over-the-top slot, clocked at 76 mph from the crouch. Athletic tools may also profile as a corner outfielder.

Fall 2016: The 6-foot-1, 190 pound Louisville commit is one of the top left-handed hitting prospects in the Mid-West. He shows an aggressive approach with quick bat speed, regularly getting the barrel through the zone with whip, producing present gap power and occasional homerun power. Behind the dish he fires consistent 2.0 pop times with accuracy along with serviceable receiving and blocking skills. He also has the athleticism and speed making him a solid defender in the outfield. Britton ran a 6.95-60 at the Area Code workout this past summer.

10/27/15: Playing for Team Indiana down in Jupiter Britton continues to show a strong bat from the left side.  Recorded the highest exit velo on Team Indiana at 98 mph. Consistently barreled up the baseball driving the right-center gap.  

7/31/14 Future Games: 
The 2017 left-handed hitting catcher introduced himself to the scouting community in a big way Thursday, showcasing one of the purest swings with easy pull-side power. He also delivered pop times of 2.01, 2.01, 2.07. The rising sophomore should get plenty of looks next spring, as he will be catching one of the top arms in the country, RHP Bryan Hoeing.

7/29/14: 
6 foot, 165 pounds, 7.19/60, 2.01-2.13 pop times,  Athletic and strong catcher that works hard behind the plate. Throws 76 mph to second base, always on target with average carry. Hits from a balanced stance with a short stride and fast bat speed. Has one of the purest swings of the class with easy pull-side power  Definite follow in the 2017 class.  

6/11/14:
6-foot, 165 pound catcher is plus receiver for a 2017. Displays good mobility side-to-side.  Solid set up, quiet.  Pop times were consistently 2.01-2.15 and on the bag.  74 mph from the crouch.  Offensively starts tall with a smooth load.  Uses a leg kick with good use of lower half.  Good athleticism in his swing.  Possesses projectable power for a 2017 with some barrel whip.  High follow in the 2017 class.


9/15/13:
5-foot-10, 168 pound freshman was w2.08-2.19 with his pop times and was 72 mph from the crouch.  Solid catch & throw catcher for his age.  Good feet and arm strength.  Overall good actions for a freshman.  At the plate hits from the left side with good bat speed.  Uses a leg kick for timing.  Lower half still needs refined.  Hard contact, line drive type hitter.  Some projectable power.  Good follow in the 2017 class.



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