Top Performer Spotlight: 2021 C/1B Josh Zambito (Penn Hills)
May 6, 2020
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Josh Zambito
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 70 / POS: 9
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Penn HillsState: PA
- Summer Team: NEB National
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Height: 6-4Weight: 213lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
80
Max FB
(09/07/19)
77 - 80
FB
(09/07/19)
63 - 67
CB
(09/07/19)
72 - 73
CH
(09/07/19)
Position
7.71
60-yard
(02/16/20)
1.94 - 1.97
Pop Time
(02/13/21)
86
INF Velo
(10/07/18)
76
OF Velo
80
C Velo
(02/13/21)
99
Exit Velo
(03/01/20)
4.75
H-1st
(03/01/20)
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/13/21)
248
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
375
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Ground Ball %
(02/13/21)
2021 Northeast ProCase
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
84
Distance (avg)
193
Distance (max)
322
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.6
Distance (avg)
248
Distance (max)
375
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
(02/13/21)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/13/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/13/21)
2021 Northeast ProCase
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
77.9
Bat Speed (avg)
72.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.6
Bat Speed (avg)
69.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(2/16/20)
Player News
- Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2020: #2 - Josh Zambito - Dec 27, 2020
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 C/1B Josh Zambito (Penn Hills) - Jun 3, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2021 Catchers - May 12, 2020
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2021 C/1B Josh Zambito (Penn Hills) - May 6, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State Southeast: Session 1 & 2 Standouts - Feb 27, 2020
- 2019 Northern Ohio Fall Limited Series - Scout Blog - Sep 13, 2019
- 2019 Northern Ohio Fall Limited Series - Quick Hits - Sep 12, 2019
- 2019 Northern Ohio Fall Limited Series - Pitching Velocities - Sep 12, 2019
- 2019 Preseason Preview: Corner Infield Analysis - Jan 31, 2019
- PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase: Class of 2021 Analysis - Oct 11, 2018
- PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase Complete Results - Oct 8, 2018
- PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase Analysis: Class of 2021 Pitchers & Two-way Prospects - Jan 5, 2018
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Scouting Report
Featured quality feel for a physically advanced 6-foot-3, 235-pound frame with raw power in everything he does. The right-handed hitter begins with a balanced, even stance utilizing a knee-knock stride to initiate a violent, slightly uphill barrel path into the hitting zone. Generated above-average hip-shoulder separation unleashing a loud barrel with whip through contact yielding an impressive 99 mph bat-exit velocity during batting practice. Had the top round of the day using an advanced lower half to repeatedly pepper the deep left centerfield gap with natural pull-side lift at the plate. Ran a 4.75 home-to-first. The primary backstop showcased adequate receiving skills with a soft glove hand at the catch point. Pop times ranged from 1.95-2.00 on accurate throws of 79 mph from the crouch out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot, utilizing quality straight line footwork and quick, repeatable transfers. Displayed comfortability while blocking, beating the ball to the spot with the glove and working laterally to shield the baseball towards the plate.
6-foot-3, 235-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and uses a controlled lift-and-replace stride to begin. Displayed balance throughout while attacking the ball with intent creating consistent backspin. Registered a bat exit velocity of 96 mph and ran a 7.71 60-yard dash. Showcased capable defensive actions at both corner infield postions with 85 mph arm strength across the diamond.