24.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/25
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One of the top pure hit tools on Ohio's roster stood out in a big way / could make an argument he took the top BP on the roster. Fluid mover with mid to upper 70s. batspeed and heavy hands through contact. Generated loud pop to all fields with the loudest barrels coming off in the upper 90s.
Preston Zumwalt: 3B/SS, (2025) Tippecanoe, OH. 6-foot, 188-pound. (74.7 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 85 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.45.
Preston Zumwalt: 3B/SS, (2025) Tippecanoe, OH. 6-foot, 180-pound. (68.4 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Had a simple upward swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; had a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot.
Preston Zumwalt: SS/2B, (2025) Tippecanoe, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. Above average during batting practice, Zumwalt had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (63.09 mph bat speed average). (19.12 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, had a level swing plane and level finish. In the round he found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 72 mph; had consistent hands, a natural fluid exchange, and average footwork. Showed a compact arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a time of 7.62 in the 60-yard dash.
Preston Zumwalt: SS/2B, (2025) Tippecanoe, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound projectable frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. Starts in an athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a short quick stride. Has quick efficient bat speed, uphill swing plane and high finish. Smooth while in the infield, made throws up to 71 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft hands, and smooth athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.