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2019 Florida Prospect Showcase
Zachary Root is a 2022 LHP/1B, OF with a 6-1 155 lb. frame from Fort Myers, FL who attends Fort Myers. Long and projectable frame. Ran a 6.93 second 60 yard dash. Primary left-handed pitcher, starts with a side step up to a high leg lift, coils on back leg, leads with front hip down the mound, takes his arm back to a quick and online arm action up to a high 3/4 arm slot, arm is quick, fastball shows short life at times up to 79 mph in this outing, up to 87 mph in a previous PG event, big depth to the curveball with 12-6 shape, able to land it down in zone. Secondary first baseman, loose and clean arm, sound fundamentally, quick transfer and gets on line with throws, up to 86 mph across the infield. Left-handed hitter, starts slightly open with small leg kick, casts his hands way out with good separation, good pop when barreled, line drive contact with good extension when squared. Great student. Verbal commitment to University of Florida.