Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 7 Zaid Walker
December 21, 2017
Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.
At No. 7 in our countdown is OF Zaid Walker (Homewood-Flossmoor). Committed to play at Michigan State, Walker is the No. 2 ranked player in Illinois' Class of 2018 and No. 65 Overall. Our next look at Walker will come in February when he attends the Super 60 Pro Showcase. His profile garnered over 5,490 views, with the most occurring shortly after the PBR ProCase - Midwest.
No. 7 Zaid Walker
Videos
(7/11/17)
Player News
- Draft League Spotlight: Zaid Walker - Mar 5, 2021
- Top-10 Player Profiles: No. 2 Zaid Walker - Dec 27, 2018
- Top Unsigned High School Draft Prospects - Jul 6, 2018
- 2018 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 19, 2018
- Final Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Jun 18, 2018
- MLB Draft: Illinois Day 3 - Jun 7, 2018
- Illinois Draft Preview - May 29, 2018
- 4A New Lenox Regional: Providence Handles Homewood-Flossmoor - May 24, 2018
- Week 7 Games - May 9, 2018
- High School Crosscheck: Week 12 - May 7, 2018
- Walker's Week Off to Hot Start, Homewood-Flossmoor tops Lockport - May 1, 2018
- Week 5 Games - Apr 24, 2018
- Walker, Schroeder, Homewood-Flossmoor Power Past Simeon - Apr 24, 2018
- Preseason Power 25: Bubble Teams - Mar 20, 2018
- Super 60: Complete Illinois Analysis - Mar 7, 2018
- Super 60: FlightScope Offensive Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2018
- Super 60 Spotlight: Zaid Walker - Jan 30, 2018
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 7 Zaid Walker - Dec 21, 2017
- PBR Podcast: Big Ten 2018 Recruiting Classes - Dec 21, 2017
- 2018 Illinois Rankings Updated - Nov 8, 2017
- Midwest Fall Notebook - Oct 5, 2017
- Midwest ProCase: Outfield Analysis - Aug 8, 2017
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Jul 28, 2017
- Updated 2018 Overall Rankings Released - Jul 20, 2017
- PBR Podcast: 2018 Overall Rankings Update - Jul 20, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Quick Hits - Jul 13, 2017
- The Hotlist: 2018s On The Rise - Jul 12, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Statistical Analysis - Jul 12, 2017
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Preview - Jul 9, 2017
- Midwest Prospect League Scout Notes: 2018 Prospects - Jun 21, 2017
- Sandburg Handles Homewood-Flossmoor - May 13, 2017
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Mar 31, 2017
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 21 Homewood-Flossmoor - Mar 3, 2017
- Q&A with Michigan State Commit Zaid Walker - Sep 19, 2016
- Recruiting Roundup: Who's Heading Where? - Sep 16, 2016
- The Buzz: Several Future Games Participants Make Commitments - Sep 16, 2016
- Inside The Overall Rankings: Illinois - Aug 31, 2016
- Illinois 2018 Rankings Updated - Aug 24, 2016
- PBR Future Games: Team Illinois Position Player Analysis - Aug 15, 2016
- PBR Future Games: Day Three Recap - Aug 7, 2016
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Workout Day Recap - Aug 5, 2016
- Future Games: Workout Highlights - Aug 5, 2016
- PBR/DSP 16u Classic Scout Blog - Jul 31, 2016
- The Hotlist: Top Position Players Coming To Future Games - Jul 20, 2016
- PBR/DSP 17U Classic - Jul 2, 2016
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 12, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Top Prospects - Feb 10, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis - Feb 4, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Corner Infield Analysis - Feb 2, 2016
- Underclass Invite: Stats Posted - Jan 19, 2016
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Look - Jan 18, 2016
- Underclass Invitational Preview Story: Roster and Check-In Times - Jan 12, 2016
- Midwest Insider: Fall Scout Blog - Oct 9, 2015
- 2018 Overall Rankings Update: Illinois Recap - Sep 15, 2015
- Initial Illinois 2018 Rankings Released - Jul 28, 2015
- Preseason Team Countdown: No. 19 Homewood-Flossmoor - Mar 17, 2015
- The Hotlist: 2018 Prospects To Watch - Mar 11, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall Prospects - Feb 17, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Middle Infield Analysis - Feb 12, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Corner Infield Analysis - Feb 11, 2015
- Illinois Insider: Winter Scouting Notebook - Feb 5, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Top Tools Breakdown - Jan 20, 2015
- Future Prospects Showcase and Educational Camp: Prospect Analysis - Mar 25, 2014
Top Ten Most Viewed Profiles
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- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 5 Grant Leader 12/25/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 6 Branden Comia 12/22/17
- IL Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 7 Zaid Walker 12/21/17
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Scouting Report
7.11.17 - Michigan State recruit, currently ranked No. 70 overall, No. 2 in Illinois’ 2018 class. 6-foot-2, 215-pound right-handed hitting outfielder, muscular, athletic build, developed lower half, proportionally strong; overall explosive quick-twitch athlete. Established himself as a high-level draft prospect with his performance at Midwest ProCase. Showcased premium tools: Ran a laser-timed 6.46 60, powerful strider; registered 98 mph exit velocity and was clocked at 91 from the outfield. Offensively, generates advanced bat speed and lift with pullside power. Slightly open setup, consistently gets squared, aggressive approach, occasionally gets rotational and pulls off. Gets out of the box well for his size and swing, running a 4.18 on a 6-3 putout. Defensively, profiles as corner outfielder with legitimate arm strength for right field. Moves with fluidity and purpose, aggressive to the ball, throws have carry and on target. Overall, Walker is a physical specimen with big tools.