Prep Baseball Report

Future Games Q & A: Zach Kress


Brett Thorney
State Scouting Director


Zach Kress

Class of 2021 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Corona Del Sol
    State: AZ
  • Summer Team: GBG
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.27
60-yard
(06/12/19)
1.91 - 2.00
Pop Time
(06/12/19)
76
C Velo
(07/31/19)
80
Exit Velo
(06/12/19)
Position
60-yard
7.33
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.01
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
80
Position
60-yard
7.27
Pop Time
1.91 - 2
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
80
Position
60-yard
7.68
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.06
C Velo
71
Exit Velo
76
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/29/21)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/29/21)
227
Distance (avg)
(10/29/21)
327
Distance (max)
(10/29/21)
Hard Hit %
(10/29/21)
Sweet Spot %
(10/29/21)
Line Drive %
(10/29/21)
Fly Ball %
(10/29/21)
Ground Ball %
(10/29/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.9
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
327
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
(10/29/21)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(10/29/21)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
(10/29/21)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/29/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/29/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/29/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/29/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
18.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
66.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

PBR: How did it feel to be selected to compete in the PBR Future Games? 
Player: I felt honored to be selected and play for team Arizona.
PBR: Was your decision to attend hard? 
Player: Not at all, didn’t want to miss an event like this. 
PBR: What part of your game do you think was the biggest factor in getting you an invite?
Player:  I’m a pretty good defensive catcher.
PBR: Have you participated in any other PBR events? Do you think they helped?
Player: I have participated in couple of PBR events in the past. They helped prepare me and help me see where I'm at. 
PBR: What was the atmosphere of the Future Games like? Were you impressed?
Player: The atmosphere was amazing. I was extremely impressed with the amount of colleges that were in attendance. 
PBR: What was the exposure like? Was it nerve-racking? 
Player: It was great to play in front of these schools. No, when i’m on the field i’m in a zone and i just do my job.
PBR: What was it like to compete against the best players from other states in the showcase and games?
Player: It was nice to compete against other top kids from other states, it helps give you an idea of where your games at.
PBR: What was the best part about playing on Team Arizona? 
Player: To play with guys that I’ve known and competed against at a high level for a long time.
PBR: How has your recruiting process been since you attended the event?
Player: It’s been incredible, i’ve been in touch with a lot of schools.
PBR: Would you recommend future players to attend the PBR Future Games? Any advice for them?
Player: 100% yes, attend if you get the invite. Get out to the PBR events in Arizona.

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