Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 C/1B Josh Zambito (Penn Hills)


Joe Walentin
Scouting / Operations



Josh Zambito

Class of 2021 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Penn Hills
    State: PA
  • Summer Team: NEB National
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 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)
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
77 - 80
CB
63 - 67
CH
72 - 73
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)
Position
60-yard
8.04
Pop Time
1.94 - 1.97
INF Velo
83
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
98
Position
60-yard
7.94
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.03
INF Velo
80
C Velo
73
Exit Velo
98
Position
Pop Time
1.95 - 2
C Velo
79
H-1st
4.75
Exit Velo
99
Position
60-yard
7.71
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
96
Position
60-yard
7.78
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
92
Position
60-yard
7.82
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
91
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)
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 %
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)
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
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)

Scouting Report

3/01/20

 

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. 

 

 

2/16/20

 

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.

 

1/26/19

 

6-foot-3, 215-pound right-handed impresses with much more balanced swing mechanics and elevated feel for the barrel. He now starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a controlled lift-and-replace stride. Flashed pull side power with a bat exit velocity of 92 mph. Showcased confident actions around the bag at first base with a soft glove hand and 83 mph arm strength across the diamond. Also showed capable actions at third base and ran a 7.78 60-yard dash.

 

10/07/18

 

Physical 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a leg-hang stride. Showcased some pop to the pull side when on time to the hitting zone with an event best bat exit velocity of 91 mph. Ran a 7.82 60-yard dash and displayed capable actions at first base with 86 mph arm strength across the diamond. Also worked out at third base, showing a developing skill set with average range and footwork.

 

12/30/17

 

6-foot-2 , 185-pound primary pitcher sat 73-75 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Curveball showed 11/5 shape with solid rotation at 63-65 and changeup was thrown at near fastball arm speed at 68-69. Right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a leg-lift stride. Displayed a solid feel for the barrel with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. Ran a 8.10 60-yard dash and showcased 76 mph arm strength from the outfield. Also showed the ability to handle defensive chores at first base.

 






UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
2020 PA State Games PA 06/15 Showers Field
2020 JR. PA State Games PA 06/29 Showers Field
PA Summer Prospect Games (Session 1) PA 07/14 Showers Field
PA Summer Prospect Games (Session 2) PA 07/14 Showers Field
PA Summer Prospect Games (Session 3) PA 07/15 Showers Field
PA Summer Prospect Games (Session 4) PA 07/15 Showers Field
2020 Call to the Hall PA 07/21 Doubleday Field



COMING THIS SUMMER

     

Trackman Partnership
Blast Motion Partnership
Driveline Partnership
Vizual Edge Partnership