Junior Spotlight: SS Zack Whitacre (Frankfort)
December 11, 2017
As we move into the winter months and begin preparations for 2018 we will periodically highlight prospects that have made an impression over the summer and fall. Today we take a look at SS Zack Whitacre (Frankfort)
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Zack Whitacre
Class of 2019 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 14 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: FrankfortState: WV
- Summer Team: Appalachian Aces
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Height: 5-10Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
67 - 69
CB
71 - 74
CH
Position
6.80
60-yard
83
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Videos
(10/15/17)
Player News
- AA Regional Preview: Road to Power Park - May 18, 2019
- 2019 Multi-Sport Athletes - Nov 14, 2018
- Appalachian Aces wrap up Inaugural Fall Season - Oct 29, 2018
- Appalachian Aces beat Keystone War Eagles 7-5 - Sep 15, 2018
- PBR Fall Showcase Player Spotlight: Zack Whitacre - Sep 11, 2018
- PBR West Virginia Fall Showcase Team Workout: Complete Results - Aug 28, 2018
- Class AA Week 7: Power 5 - May 8, 2018
- Class AA Week 6: Power 5 - May 1, 2018
- Class AA Week 5: Power 5 - Apr 24, 2018
- Week 4 Class AA Power 5 - Apr 17, 2018
- Week 2 Class AA Power 5 - Apr 3, 2018
- Junior Spotlight: SS Zack Whitacre (Frankfort) - Dec 11, 2017
- Fall 2017 Rankings Update: Class of 2019 - Nov 8, 2017
- Western PA Fall Scout Day Complete Results - Oct 10, 2017
- Western PA Fall Scout Day Complete Results - Oct 10, 2017
- Western PA Fall Scout Day Roster - Sep 27, 2017
upcoming pbr schedule
PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase | PA | 12/30 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
Northeastern Pennsylvania Winter Review | PA | 01/06 | ProProspects Training Center - White Mills, PA |
2018 Preseason Preview | PA | 01/13 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day One (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Day Two (INVITE ONLY) | PA | 01/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy - Manheim, PA |
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Scouting Report
10/08/17 Whitacre a 5-foot-10, 160-pound SS/RHP from Frankfort HS hit .406 with 41 hits and 48 runs scored as a freshman. Whitacre went on to hit .349 with 29 hits and 22 runs scored as a sophomore. He worked out of high 3/4 slot off mound with FB sitting 79-80 mph and being relatively straight. CB at 67-69 had 12-6 shape and at best sharp break with moderate depth. CH 71-73 was thrown with excellent sell and considerable arm side fade. As Whitacre's best pitch on this day it was commanded down and away to arm side. Delivery was repeated well. There is first base fall in follow through.
Whitacre initiates swing from neutral aggressively striding away from hands while staying neutral. Bat is on plane early and maintained late in hitting zone. There is some head movement and intermittent front knee softness. Hands are quick and work directly to baseball. Overall swing mechanics translated to 85 mph exit velocity and played in bp with routine squaring of baseball.
Defensively, at primary SS position Whitacre flashed quick, soft and confident glove hand. Arm strength of 83 mph across plays on left side of infield. A commitment to creating good angles and hops through attacking and playing through baseball existed.