Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 LHP Zachary Fike (Medina)


Joe Walentin
Operations / Scouting



Zachary Fike

Class of 2022 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Medina
    State: NY
  • Summer Team: Niagara Jr. Thunderwolves
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
84
Max FB
(09/20/20)
80 - 83
FB
(02/14/20)
70 - 73
CB
(09/20/20)
72 - 75
CH
(07/06/20)
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
82 - 83
CB
66 - 68
CH
69 - 71
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
78 - 79
CB
68 - 69
CH
69 - 71
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
82 - 83
CB
70 - 73
CH
71 - 72
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
79 - 82
CB
67 - 70
CH
72 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
80 - 83
CB
65 - 66
CH
70 - 71
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
78 - 80
CB
67 - 68
CH
73 - 74
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
77 - 78
CB
60 - 62
CH
64 - 65
Pitching
Max FB
74
FB
72 - 74
CB
63 - 65
CH
68 - 69
Pitching
Max FB
74
FB
73 - 74
CB
58 - 62
CH
63 - 64
Position
7.87
60-yard
(02/15/19)
80
INF Velo
(06/25/19)
86
Exit Velo
(02/15/19)
4.66
H-1st
(02/15/19)
Position
60-yard
7.99
INF Velo
79
H-1st
4.69
Exit Velo
85
Position
60-yard
7.98
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
83
Position
60-yard
7.87
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
86
H-1st
4.66
Position
60-yard
8.04
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
83
Position
60-yard
8.26
Exit Velo
80
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
(09/17/22)
83.0 - 84.6
Velo Range
(09/17/22)
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/20/20)
2020
Spin Rate (max)
(09/17/22)
1921
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/20/20)
IVB (max)
(09/20/20)
IVB (avg)
(09/20/20)
HM (max)
(09/17/22)
HM (avg)
(09/17/22)
Extension (avg)
(07/06/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(09/17/22)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.6
Velo Range
83 - 84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.7
Spin Rate (max)
2020
Spin Rate (avg)
1864
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.5
Velo Range
81.7 - 83.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.8
Spin Rate (max)
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
1878
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.4
Velo Range
81.5 - 83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.9
Spin Rate (max)
2012
Spin Rate (avg)
1921
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.9
Velo Range
79 - 81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.7
Spin Rate (max)
1916
Spin Rate (avg)
1802
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.8
Velocity (max)
(09/20/20)
69.4 - 72.8
Velo Range
(09/20/20)
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/20/20)
1996
Spin Rate (max)
(07/06/20)
1902
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/06/20)
IVB (max)
(09/17/22)
IVB (avg)
(09/17/22)
HM (max)
(09/17/22)
HM (avg)
(09/17/22)
Extension (avg)
(04/03/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/06/20)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.2
Velo Range
66.9 - 68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.5
Spin Rate (max)
1932
Spin Rate (avg)
1851
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.2
Velo Range
65.4 - 69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.2
Spin Rate (max)
1805
Spin Rate (avg)
1661
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.8
Velo Range
69.4 - 72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.1
Spin Rate (max)
1915
Spin Rate (avg)
1828
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.2
Velo Range
69.3 - 70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
68
Spin Rate (max)
1996
Spin Rate (avg)
1902
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
(07/06/20)
71.6 - 74.5
Velo Range
(07/06/20)
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/06/20)
1876
Spin Rate (max)
(09/20/20)
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/20/20)
IVB (max)
(04/03/21)
IVB (avg)
(04/03/21)
HM (max)
(09/17/22)
HM (avg)
(09/17/22)
Extension (avg)
(04/03/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/06/20)
Spin Score (max)
(04/03/21)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.2
Velo Range
73.1 - 74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.4
Spin Rate (max)
1775
Spin Rate (avg)
1766
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.2
Velo Range
69.4 - 70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.3
Spin Rate (max)
1824
Spin Rate (avg)
1772
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.9
Spin Rate (max)
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
1876
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.8
Velo Range
71.6 - 74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.6
Spin Rate (max)
1736
Spin Rate (avg)
1653
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(09/17/22)
Rise+
(09/17/22)
Sink+
(09/17/22)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Scouting Report

4/03/21

 

Physical: Strong, athletic 6-foot-2, 190 lb build. 

Pitching: Works uptempo; short side step to a high leg lift to the chest, sits into back side as glides down the mound in line finishing with intent over a strong front side. FB: Heavy through the zone with arm side run up to 17". CB: Tight, short break 2-8 shape; up to -4" vertical drop and 1.5" horizontal movement. CH: Good hand speed with 14" of arm side run.

 

7/06/20

 

Physical: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds; long, athletic frame.

 Pitching: Works primarily out of stretch; builds momentum with a high leg lift before driving out in line to a repeatable release and follow through. Arm action works fast to a high, natural 3/4 release. FB: T 82MPH, 79-82 MPH. Works up in the zone and gets on the hitters fast from an average release height of 5'11", release side of 1'10" from center rubber and an average extension of 6'4". CB: 67-70 MPH. Commands in the zone with sharp 1:30 tilt; averages 6.4 inches vertical drop and 3 inches of horizontal movement. CH: 73-75 MPH. Good arm speed and averages 10.4 inches of arm side run. 


 

 

2/14/20

 

Physical: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Long athletic body with room to fill out.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Starts upright stance with feet square, moderate leg kick with hands getting back to high strong position short compact swing to contact with level barrel path through the zone.
Power: 85 MPH raw exit velocity. drove the ball through the middle showing gap to gap power potential.
Defense:  pop times. Steady foot work into a smooth transfer.
Arm: Short arm action with quick release at 3/4 slot. INF - 79 MPH. 

Pitching Delivery: Up tempo delivery with high leg kick driving off a strong backside.
Arm Action: Fast arm action from a mid 3/4 slot..
FB: T83, 80-83 MPH. Commanded low in the zone with arm side run.
CB: 65-66 MPH. 1-7 shape with shape with late break.
CH: 70-71 MPH. good arm speed with late fade in the zone.

 

6/25/19

 

A projectable lean athletic frame at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds. Ran a 7.98 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- Stands in the box in a tall stance. Simple load actions. Quick direct path to the baseball. Gets full extension after the point of contact. Does a good job using the lower half. Showed some pull side pop. Top exit velocity was 83 MPH. Defensively- has an aggressive approach to the baseball. Fields the ball slightly upright. Shows above average funnel actions and a quick release from a mid ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity was 80 MPH. Pitching- Displayed a repeatable delivery and a live projectable arm. Works with tempo. Uses a high knee lift and smooth hand separation. Drives downhill from a balanced backside.  Throws from a mid ¾ arm slot. Has a fast arm action. FB has some arm side run. Ranged from 78-80 MPH and peaked at 80 MPH. CB has sharp late break ranging from 66-68 MPH. Showed a CH around the zone at 72-74 MPH. The 2022 graduate has some upside and is a must follow.

 

 

 

2/15/19
Projectable 6-foot-0, 170 pounds with wide shoulders. Offensively- The left-handed hitter stands tall in the box with loose hands. Slight leg lift and stride towards the pitcher. Balanced throughout the swing. Displayed a flat bat path through the zone, consistent line drives to all fields in the hitting portion. Exit velocity of 86 MPH. Defensively- Attacks the ball with active feet. Soft hands and good range around the bag. Makes throws from a ¾ arm slot with an infield velocity of 75 MPH. Pitching- The LHP pitches with a quick tempo and repeatable delivery. Use a high leg kick to generate power down the mound. Smooth hand separation with a ¾ arm slot and command of a 3 pitch mix. FB peaked at 78 MPH with arm side run, CB 63-65 MPH, and feel for a CH at 68-69 MPH. The 2022 graduate has a high ceiling and is someone to follow in the future.