CLASS OF 2023
1B
OF
Zach
Polubinski
Highland CC (KS)
Oswego East (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training
Oswego East (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/22
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/22
21.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/22
40
Hard Hit %
2/05/22
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
9/24/24
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
327
Distance (max)
2/05/22
70
Sweet Spot %
2/05/22
7.11
60-yd
2/26/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
69
INF Velo
2/17/20
82
OF Velo
9/24/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
67
Velocity (max)
3/25/18
64 - 66
Velo Range
3/25/18
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
56 - 60
Velo Range
3/25/18
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
50 - 54
Velo Range
3/25/18
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2022
2020
2018
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.23
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
9.2
Hitting
2024
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.7
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.
Kansas City JUCO Scout Day
Sep 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.0
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.
Kansas City JUCO Scout Day
Sep 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
52.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
87.1
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Week 4 Games - Apr 12, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Outfield Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- Aurora Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Apr 5, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 24 Oswego East - Mar 4, 2022
- Aurora Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Feb 10, 2022
- Aurora Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 9, 2022
- Aurora Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 8, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Outfielder Analysis - Dec 30, 2020
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 27, 2020
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Apr 1, 2020
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Outfield Analysis - Mar 31, 2020
- Future Prospects And Educational Camp: March 25th Analysis - Apr 27, 2018
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Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 258 in the state. Zach is listed at a strong-bodied 6-foot-2, 190-pounds with evenly distributed strength. HItting out of the five-hole, Zach finished the day 1-for-3 with two RBIs, a run scored and a walk. The right-handed hitter has bat-strength just like his brothers to pair with strong hands through the zone and balance through contact, looking to use the whole field. He took quality at-bats over the course of the game with a mature approach and presence in the box. Follow uncommitted 2023.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slight knee-knock into a long stride. Creates hand separation at footstrike, level path through the zone with balance through contact.
Power: 93.5 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Accurate throws.
Defense: Quick exchange, efficient routes.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Strength throughout frame.
Hit: RHH. Short stride. Fluid rhythm. Bat speed. Compact through the zone. Hits the ball where it is pitched. Flashed pull-side and opposite field power.
Power: 94.3 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Compact, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Aggressive routes. Quick feet.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
The Polubinski triplets, juniors from Oswego East – Josh (6-foot-3, 195-pound), Mike (6-foot-3, 185-pounds), and Zach (6-foot-2, 190-pounds) all made a strong impression at the event. Each has a physical, athletic frame and swung potent right-handed bats with intent to do damage. The trio landed in the top six in hard hit percentage (percentage of batted balls registering a 90 mph exit velocity or harder) from the event. All three registered a hard hit percentage of 40 percent or better, with Josh leading the event; eight of his 10 swings left the barrel at the 90 mph threshold or greater, and he also led the event in max exit velocity (99.2) and average exit velocity (94.5).
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, small stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short swing, gets extension, makes contact out front, simple actions, strong levers, flashed fluidity, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Short, compact action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Smooth feet, steady hands, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 150-pounds. Long, lean, highly-projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall and balanced setup, minimal load, short stride. Level swing path through the zone, looks to pull the baseball.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. OF - 72 mph. Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions in the outfield. Reliable glove, fluid exchange.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.
5-foot-11, 135-pound, right-handed hitting utility player, high-waisted frame. At the plate, balanced setup, minimal back drop load, quick leg lift trigger. Long, level bat path, can get uphill, flashed line drive abilities to all fields, rhythm involved. Exit velocity topped 76 mph from a tee. Defensively, steady footwork, quick exchange, short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Throws topped 68 mph from the outfield and 65 mph from the infield. 8.23 runner in the 60. On the mound, works straight, high balance point, closed toe, square landing, upright finish. Short, loose arm action, over the top slot, effort involved. Fastball had run, in the zone, 64-67 mph. Curveball 11/5 shape, 50-54 mph. Changeup played 56-60 mph.