LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Pitcher/Catcher Showcase
Zach Firmature is a 2018 RHP/SS with a 6-0 170 lb. frame from Omaha, NE who attends Creighton Preparatory. Medium frame with a compact, athletic build. Frame projects to support additional size with strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple side step to medium leg lift delivery. Stays tall on back side at gather and drives to the plate with drop and drive actions. Compact arm circle back at separation and releases from a compact three-quarters arm slot. Fastball shows straight action to the plate with good downhill angle through the zone, topped at 84 miles per hour. Fastball jumped on hitter well due to a deceptive delivery and hid the baseball well. Maintains arm speed well with a curveball that had 11/5 to near 12/6 shape. Also showed a good arm action with a changeup that flashed fading action to glove side in the mid 70's. Good tempo and poise while on the mound with the ability to mix pitches and change eye level consistently. Switch hitter with an upright even stance. Shows a simple, direct line drive swing plane from each side of the plate with a mid-field approach. Showed better bat speed and strength at contact when working from the left side and also showed the ability to turn barrel to contact and work to pull side with intent. Very good student. Tools will develop with continued physical maturity.