Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 Zane Pestalozzi
April 1, 2022
This spring we will be highlighting players throughout the state with Uncommitted Spotlights. We will highlight one 2022, 2023, and 2024 player each week looking for a school to call home. The state of Florida is full of uncommitted players who have the talent to play at the next level. These players deserve as much exposure as they can get in order to help them find the right home.
Today, we will highlight 2024 Zane Pestalozzi. Zane is a 6-foot-2, 170 pound outfielder from Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL. Outside of high school, Zane plays travel ball with the Top Tier Roos. Zane is an athletic player with the ability to play all three outfield positions as well as first base. A consistent sub 6.7 runner with a best time of 6.58. Has strength in the box with developing power potential. Pestalozzi is a good young player to follow.
2024 OF/1B Zane Pestalozzi
Zane Pestalozzi
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: JesuitState: FL
- Summer Team: 2024 CBU Scout Team
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Height: 6-2Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
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Videos
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Player News
- 2024 Power25 Countdown: No. 5 Jesuit - Feb 5, 2024
- 2023 Power25 Countdown: No. 6 Jesuit - Feb 3, 2023
- Best of 2022: 60 Yard Dash - Jan 6, 2023
- Summer Leaderboard: 2024 Trackman Leaders - Sep 14, 2022
- 2022 Future Games: Team FL C/OF Analysis - Aug 23, 2022
- '22 Future Games: Game 2 & 3 Recap - Jul 31, 2022
- '22 Future Games: Workout Standouts + Game 1 Recap - Jul 28, 2022
- '22 Future Games: Meet Team Florida - Jul 26, 2022
- 2022 Sunshine State Classic: Team Blue Analysis - Jun 23, 2022
- 2022 Sunshine State Classic: Statistical Analysis - Jun 3, 2022
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 Zane Pestalozzi - Apr 1, 2022
- Best of 2021: Exit Velo - Jan 4, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60 Yard Dash - Jan 3, 2022
- 2021 Sophomore State Games: West Region Analysis - Dec 10, 2021
- 2021 Top Tier Roos Tryout: Statistical Analysis - Dec 6, 2021
- 2021 Sophomore State Games: Statistical Analysis - Nov 1, 2021
- 2021 Sophomore State Games: West Preview - Oct 29, 2021
- Summer Standouts: West Region 2024s - Sep 3, 2021
- Sunshine State Classic: Player Analysis - Jul 16, 2021
- Sunshine State Classic: Statistical Analysis - Jun 17, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Black Team Analysis - Mar 10, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Jan 21, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 19, 2021
- 2021 FL Preseason All-State Preview - Jan 15, 2021
- Top Tier Roos Tryouts: Standouts - Jan 7, 2021
- Top Tier Roos Tryout: Statistical Analysis - Dec 22, 2020
- Best of 2020: Outfield Velo - Dec 18, 2020
- Best of 2020: 60 Yard Dash - Dec 16, 2020
- FL State Games: 1st Team All-State - Dec 10, 2020
- Rising Stars State Games: West Region Analysis - Dec 3, 2020
- Rising Stars State Games: Statistical Analysis - Nov 9, 2020
- Rising Stars State Games Preview - Nov 6, 2020
- Top Tier Roos Tryouts: Standouts - Aug 18, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
FL Rising Stars Spring Games | FL | 04/23 | Lake Bonny Park |
FL Rising Stars Summer Games | FL | 05/07 | Clover Park Minor League Complex |
Summer Kickoff - USF | FL | 05/26 | USF Baseball Stadium |
Summer Kickoff - UCF | FL | 05/27 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only) | FL | 06/01 | Ed Smith Stadium |
Team Florida ID Games - FIU | FL | 06/14 | FIU Baseball Stadium |
FL Unsigned Senior Games | FL | 06/28 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
Team Florida ID Games - UCF | FL | 07/03 | John Euliano Park at UCF |
Team Florida ID Games - Northwest Florida | FL | 07/06 | Northwest Florida State College |
Team Florida ID Games - Jacksonville | FL | 07/12 | John Sessions Stadium at Jacksonville U |
PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/26 | LakePoint |
Scouting Report
6-foot-2, 170-pound long athletic build. Athletic confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 98 mph. (69.63 mph bat speed average). (23.35 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth tight load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is above average quick, uses a simple loose swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; shows sure hands, consistent rhythmic feet, and a clean exchange. Athletic projectable from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 82 mph; had in control footwork, a natural exchange, and sure consistent hands. Movements laterally were twitchy and he fields the ball out front. Had a loose arm action and athletic slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.72 60-yard dash.
6-foot-1, 170-pound long lean frame. Smooth during batting practice, Pestalozzi's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (67.07 mph bat speed average). (22.21 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled slow load, then used a small leg kick. Had a simple level swing plane and a good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; showed smooth rhythmic feet, sure consistent hands, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had decent accuracy to the bag and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.83.
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 79.13 mph. 65.05 mph bat speed average. 20.77 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Smooth footwork, clean natural exchange. Solid.
Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, low ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.95 (60-yard).
Positional Profile: OF/1B - Uncommitted, Toolsy player with a chance to make a big jump as he continues to get stronger.
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Tall, physical, athletic frame.
Defense: Athletic actions in the outfield. Can play all three positions. Fluid footwork. Fields out front with momentum towards the target.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long to short arm action. Quick out of the hand.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup. Wide base. Short stride to the ball. Line drive swing. Projectable gap to gap pop. Quick, loose hands in the box.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity. Projectable gap to gap power.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.