LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Great Lakes Showcase
Zacary Besant is a 2018 C/3B, RHP, 1B with a 6-1 215 lb. frame from Flushing, MI who attends New Lothrop. Large frame with a solid, athletic build and present strength. Ran a 7.86 sixty yard dash. Primary catcher, low set while receiving with good hip flexion. Gains some ground to the bag with fundamental footwork. Clean glove to hand exchanges while working through transfer. Showed good arm strength from a compact slot that produced solid carry to the bag, topped at 71 mph. Best workout pop time of 2.13. Right handed hitter with an upright, slightly open stance and leg kick trigger. Primarily shows a slightly downhill swing plane with good strength off the barrel. Produces some backspin and carry to the gaps when connecting out front with leverage. Lower half has strong actions to contact that generates solid torque through the top half of swing. Also pitched showing slight arm hook at separation. Gets weight moving downhill to the plate well. Creates occasional spin tilt at release. Pounds the strike zone with fastball and can elevate at will. Fastball ranged in the upper 70's to low 80's topping at 81 mph. Tools will continue to develop with physical development and repetition. Very good student as well.