Zack
Hamilton

8/5/14: 6-foot, 220-pound catcher/ right handed pitcher.  5.1 home to first time.  Right handed hitter, starts open and strides to closed.  Minimal weight shift through ball at contact.  High back elbow with uphill swing plane.  Exit velocity of tee 85 mph.  Defensively, strong hands, narrow base while receiving, stays open on throws to second, stands straight up.  Arm strength of 72 mph.  Pop times of 2.1-2.18.  On the mound, simple delivery, good balance and direction to home.  Arm works well out front and has some athleticism on mound.  Breaking ball had hard late action and was an above average pitch.  Fastball 82-85 mph.  Curveball 67-72.  Changeup 68-70.  Showed best on the mound.

10/12/14: 6-foot, 220-pound 2-way player. 7.91 60 time. Simple load with front heel turn trigger into swing. Showed bat speed and had barrel whip through zone. Lift at contact and above average power to pull side of field. 88 mph exit velocity. Mobility was limited behind the plate due to sprained knee. Currently playing football. Has durable and strong body. Ability to receive and keep pitches in zone. Tends to stand straight up effecting glove to hand exchange. Shows accuracy to second base. 73 mph arm strength with pop times in 2.1-2.18 range. On the mound showcases downhill fastball with slight cut at 80-82 mph. Curveball was 67-71 with 12/6 rotation and changeup was 68-70. Slider shows good tilt and late break at 71-74 mph. Intriguing 2-way prospect when healthy and out of football.