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2018 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Joseph Zappulla is a 2021 RHP/C, MIF, OF with a 5-9 168 lb. frame from Howell, NJ who attends Freehold Twp. Primary pitcher with medium frame, strong lower half and core. Utilizes a compact and easy effort delivery with a slower paced tempo. Solid base with higher leg lift and slight crossfire step to the plate. Small arm circle in the back with a high 3/4 arm slot to an extended release out front with a full follow through. Will show a slight collapse of the back leg looking to use the lower half with leg drive to the plate. Fastball sits in the high 60's-to-low 70's, topping at 72 mph, with slight sinking arm side fade. Curveball is smaller and shows 11/5 shape with depth and later down action. Shows the ability to command both offerings for strikes. Hits from an open and upright stance with a leg lift trigger for timing. Starting with a high hand set and back elbow, shows a power approach at the plate with lift in the swing. Approach is through the middle-of-the-field, to the pull side and shows the ability to center the ball in the barrel with line drive to gap power presently. Moves to the ball well in the OF and reads hops with a solid transfer to throw, 8.06 runner in the 60. Good student.