Prep Baseball Report

Inside the 2022 Rankings: Top LHPs


TJ Hunt
Director, PBR New Jersey

With our latest rankings release for the 2022 class we decided to dive in deeper with a breakdown of the top 10 in each position. Next up: the top RHPs in NJ's 2022 class.

Class of 2022 Rankings Release

Top 2022 RHPs


Zach Crotchfelt

Class of 2022 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Jackson Memorial
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: 9er Baseball Club
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 208lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
94
Max FB
(02/06/22)
91 - 93
FB
(02/06/22)
71 - 74
CB
(05/02/21)
84 - 85
CH
(02/06/22)
76 - 79
SL
(02/06/22)
86 - 88
CT
(02/06/22)
Pitching
Max FB
94
FB
91 - 93
CH
84 - 85
SL
76 - 79
CT
86 - 88
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
88 - 90
CB
73 - 74
CH
79 - 82
SL
75 - 78
Pitching
Max FB
91
FB
88 - 91
CB
71 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
Trackman - Fastball
94.3
Velocity (max)
(02/06/22)
90.9 - 93.4
Velo Range
(02/06/22)
90.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/06/22)
2386
Spin Rate (max)
(02/06/22)
2259
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/06/22)
IVB (max)
(02/06/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/06/22)
HM (max)
(02/06/22)
HM (avg)
(02/06/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/06/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/06/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/06/22)
Zone %
(02/06/22)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
94.3
Velo Range
90.9 - 93.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
90.4
Spin Rate (max)
2386
Spin Rate (avg)
2259
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.6
Velocity (max)
(02/06/22)
75.9 - 78.6
Velo Range
(02/06/22)
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/06/22)
1930
Spin Rate (max)
(02/06/22)
1837
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/06/22)
IVB (max)
(02/06/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/06/22)
HM (max)
(02/06/22)
HM (avg)
(02/06/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/06/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/06/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/06/22)
Zone %
(02/06/22)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
78.6
Velo Range
75.9 - 78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.7
Spin Rate (max)
1930
Spin Rate (avg)
1837
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.8
Velocity (max)
(02/06/22)
83.5 - 84.8
Velo Range
(02/06/22)
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/06/22)
2151
Spin Rate (max)
(02/06/22)
2032
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/06/22)
IVB (max)
(02/06/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/06/22)
HM (max)
(02/06/22)
HM (avg)
(02/06/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/06/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/06/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/06/22)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
84.8
Velo Range
83.5 - 84.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.9
Spin Rate (max)
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
2032
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Cutter
88.5
Velocity (max)
(02/06/22)
86.1 - 88.1
Velo Range
(02/06/22)
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/06/22)
2193
Spin Rate (max)
(02/06/22)
2138
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/06/22)
IVB (max)
(02/06/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/06/22)
HM (max)
(02/06/22)
HM (avg)
(02/06/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/06/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/06/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/06/22)
Zone %
(02/06/22)
Trackman - Cutter
Velocity (max)
88.5
Velo Range
86.1 - 88.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.6
Spin Rate (max)
2193
Spin Rate (avg)
2138
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/06/22)
Rise+
(02/06/22)
Sink+
(02/06/22)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(02/06/22)
Sweep+
(02/06/22)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Swift

Swift
2.21
RSi (max)
(02/06/22)
1.10
RSi (avg)
(02/06/22)
1964
Jump Power (max)
(02/06/22)
27.5
Jump Height (max)
(02/06/22)
27.5
Jump Height (avg)
(02/06/22)
Swift
RSi (max)
2.21
RSi (avg)
1.1
Jump Power (max)
1964
Jump Height (max)
27.5
Jump Height (avg)
27.5

Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Clean, quick arm from a high-3/4 slot. 85-87 with armside run. Physical 6-foot-2 190-pound frame with room for added growth.

First Glimpse: Summer 2019

Breakout Performance: Summer 2019

The Future: Crotchfelt's stock continues to grow. Mechanically sound, room for more velocity in the future.





Donovan Zsak

Class of 2022 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: St. Joseph's Metuchen
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Diamond Jacks Super 15
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
95
Max FB
(04/11/22)
91 - 94
FB
(04/11/22)
70 - 72
CB
(06/13/20)
73 - 74
SL
(04/11/22)
Pitching
Max FB
95
FB
91 - 94
SL
73 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
88 - 90
CB
70 - 72
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
79 - 80
CB
65 - 66

Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Athletic, quick arm with heavy life on fastball. Mid 80s with a breaker for strikes

First Glimpse: Underclass Games, October 2018

Breakout Performance: Underclass Games, October 2018

The Future: A strikeout machine in Spring 2019, Zsak works quickly and fills the strikezone up.





Kyle McCoy

Class of 2022 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Hunterdon Central
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Diamond Jacks Super 17
  • Height: 6-5
    Weight: 177lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
91
Max FB
(06/17/21)
88 - 90
FB
(06/17/21)
74 - 76
CB
(06/01/19)
82 - 83
CH
(05/29/21)
78 - 81
SL
(05/29/21)
Pitching
Max FB
91
FB
88 - 90
CH
80 - 83
SL
75 - 77
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
87 - 88
CB
72 - 76
CH
82 - 83
SL
78 - 81
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
81 - 82
CB
70 - 73
CH
74 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
80 - 81
CB
74 - 76
CH
73 - 74

Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Lanky, athletic frame with clean arm; low to mid 80s fastball; curveball and changeup for strikes.

First Glimpse: Summer Preview 2019

Breakout Performance: Summer Preview 2019

The Future: More velocity to come - McCoy's easy effort and feel for spin project him as a starter profile at the next level.





Truman Richter

Class of 2022 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Voorhees
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Diamond Jacks Super 16u
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(07/31/19)
85 - 86
FB
(07/31/19)
64 - 67
CB
(07/31/19)
75 - 76
CH
(07/31/19)
70 - 71
SL
(07/31/19)
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
85 - 86
CB
64 - 67
CH
76 - 76
SL
70 - 70
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
83 - 85
CB
64 - 66
CH
75 - 76
SL
70 - 71
Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 85
CB
64 - 65
CH
74 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
79 - 81
CH
71 - 72

Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Physical, athletic frame with fast arm. 85-86 with armside run.

First Glimpse: Future Games Trials, 2019

Breakout Performance: 2019 Future Games

The Future: Richter had a successful spring season last year and was one of the top arms in the state as a freshman. Upper 80s capabilities on the mound.





Ryan Dimaggio

Class of 2022 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: The Hun School
    State: NJ
  • Summer Team: Cross Bridge Raiders
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
90
Max FB
(05/01/22)
87 - 90
FB
(05/01/22)
71 - 75
CB
(07/14/21)
82 - 83
CH
(05/01/22)
74 - 77
SL
(05/01/22)
Pitching
Max FB
90
FB
87 - 90
CH
82 - 83
SL
74 - 77
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
83 - 86
CB
71 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 86
CB
71 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
81 - 84
CB
67 - 70
CH
76 - 78
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
80 - 81
CB
59 - 62
CH
70 - 72
Position
7.86
60-yard
(02/18/19)
81
OF Velo
(02/18/19)
79
Exit Velo
(02/18/19)
Position
60-yard
7.86
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
79

Scouting Report

Quick Hit: Lanky, athletic 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame

First Glimpse: 2019 Future Games Trials

Breakout Performance: 2019 Future Games Trials

The Future: More velocity to come for DiMaggio; easy effort. Expect a big jump for him when we get back to baseball.