On Deck Preview - West (2): 2027 RHP/1B Max Zlotnick (Aquinas Institute)
January 27, 2025
We continue our tour around the state with a quick glimpse at players attending the 2025 Preseason ID series across the Empire State.
Event: 2025 Preseason ID: West (Session 2)
Status: 40% Full
Date: March 7, 2025
Venue: Smash It Sports
On Deck Preview: West (2)
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| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| 2025 Northeast Procase | NY | 02/08 | The Ballpark - Farmingdale, NJ |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Hudson Valley | NY | 02/09 | Gap2Gap Sports Performance - Mahopac, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Central | NY | 02/17 | Pine Grove - Camillus, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley | NY | 02/18 | Accelerate Sports Complex - Whitesboro, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: West (Session 1) | NY | 02/18 | Monroe CC - Rochester, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Capital Region | NY | 02/19 | AllStars Academy - Latham, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Downstate (Session 1) | NY | 02/20 | East Coast Sports and Fitness - Yorktown Heights, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Downstate (Session 2) | NY | 02/20 | East Coast Sports and Fitness - Yorktown Heights, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Long Island | NY | 02/21 | Long Island Sports Complex - Freeport, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Pitcher / Catcher Analysis | NY | 03/05 | Athletes Warehouse - Pleasantville, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: West (Session 2) | NY | 03/07 | Smash It Sports - Rochester, NY |
| 2025 NY Rising Stars: Downstate | NY | 03/09 | Capelli Sports Complex - Whitesboro, NY |
| 2025 NY Preseason ID: Last Chance | NY | 03/14 | Accelerate Sports Complex - Whitesboro, NY |
| 2025 NY Rising Stars: Upstate | NY | 03/15 | Greater Binghamton Sports Complex - Binghamton, NY |
Scouting Report
Physical: 5-11, 140 pounds; Long, wiry build. 7.62 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 74 MPH, while sitting 70-73 MPH; arm side run. CB: 58-60 MPH; showed depth.