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2022 13U National Showcase
Alex Zhao is a 2026 SS/2B, 3B, MIF with a 5-7 126 lb. frame from Boca Raton, FL who attends American Heritage. Young, square shouldered frame with a lean build and room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.95 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, does a nice job of moving well to the ball and shows quickness to hands fielding the ball, clean funnel and shows quickness to feet with short strides, gets the ball out of glove well, arm strength and carry on throws will continue to develop. Also worked out in the infield, fields it closer to body, longer gather and gets uphill with release at times, shows athleticism in actions with body control throughout. Switch-hitter, works on a linear plane from the left side, starts with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate. Employs a hover leg lift, contact oriented approach and keeps hands inside the ball, simple shift through lower half. Short stroke from right side, bat speed will continue to develop with added strength, best contact to middle of field with backspin coming off of the barrel when squared.