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2013 Sunshine South Showcase
Zachary Rider is a 2015 OF/RHP with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from Kinder, LA who attends Kinder HS. Medium athletic build, good strength for his age. Right handed hitter, short hand path to the ball, pull oriented swing, gets his hands to inside pitches well and hits out front, showed the ability to drive the right centerfield gap as well. solid overall approach and hitting tools to develop. 7.23 runner, moves well in the outfield, good arm strength with carry on his throws, can improve accuracy with better balance and footwork. Also pitched, has potential on the mound. Long extended arm action, big leg raise, some cross body to the plate, loose arm with arm speed. Fastball topped at 85 mph, 3/4's arm slot with good running action at times, throws a big sweeping curveball from a lower mid 3/4's slot that has good spin at times. Good overall athlete with the tools to improve. Good student.