84
Velocity (max)
5/09/23
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
1B
Zach
Short
Archbold High School (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 185LBS
L/L • 17yr
Travel Team: Ohio Elite - Ratcliff
6' 0" • 185LBS
L/L • 17yr
Travel Team: Ohio Elite - Ratcliff
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 84
Velo Range
5/09/23
1911
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
5/09/23
1627
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22
Curveball
73 - 76
Velo Range
6/29/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
69.1 - 72.9
Velo Range
6/06/23
2158
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
73.1
Exit Velocity (max)
7/13/21
61.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/13/21
228
Distance (max)
7/13/21
38
Sweet Spot %
7/13/21
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/13/21
58.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/13/21
20.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
8.92
60
7/13/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
73
INF Velo
7/13/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.92
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
8.2
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
103
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2021 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
73.1
Exit Velocity (max)
61.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
103
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2021 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
58.7
Bat Speed (max)
55.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1829
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1499
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2158
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1792
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1627
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1911
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,829
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.6
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,310
Spin Rate (max)
2,158
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,499
Spin Rate (max)
1,499
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.12.22
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 78.0
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,899
Spin Rate (max)
1,792
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.7
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 72.7
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,726
Spin Rate (max)
1,627
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.6
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 75.0
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
1,911
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 9, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 8, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 8, 2023
- Results From 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials - Jun 7, 2023
- 2022 Scout Day: USA Prime - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: USA Prime - Feb 14, 2022
- Results From 2021 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2025 - Jul 14, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2025 - Quick Hits - Jul 14, 2021
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Zach Short: LHP/1B, (2025) Archbold, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a compact clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a strong balance point and even shoulders. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1828). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 2309; Avg 2157).
Player Spotlight
Zach Short: LHP/1B, (2025) Archbold, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. Capable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a loose quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Shows upright finish. Threw his fastball 76-78 mph; shows control around the zone decent and tilt slight action with straight movement. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1787). Throws a flat changeup (71-72) that shows slight fading action and in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Zach Short, Archbold, 2025, OH
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 155-pound.
Pitching: Capable. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, loose quick arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, upright finish.
FB: T78. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1899; Avg 1787). Around the zone decent accuracy, tilt slight action, straight movement.
CH: 71-72 mph. In the zone command, slight fading action, flat movement.
Zach Short: LHP/1B, (2025) Archbold, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 73 mph. (55.61 mph bat speed average). (18.74 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, has a level rotational swing plane and level finish. He found some barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 73 mph; has firm hands, a natural fluid exchange, and average feet. Had consistent accuracy. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.92. On the mound, Produced a fastball that came in at 71-75 mph. (Max spin 2105; Avg 1910).