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Zac McNelley '18 Recruiting Profile
ClubBoston Red Sox International Scout Team
Height6'2"
Weight210lbs
Age23
Primary Position3rd Base
Secondary Position1st Base
Dominant HandRight
60 Yard Dash7.6
Home to 1st4.1
Top Infield Velocity80
Exit Velocity81
Consistent Infield Velocity78
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February 2016
February 2016 #2
February 2017
Junior Year - Hig...Personal Statement
Hello College Coaches and Recruiters,
Academics come first and foremost, that is why I have a desire to play college ball and earn a degree. I am interested in Sports Medicine or Nutrition. I do not have a preference on what type of school I attend as long as it meets the standard that me and my family have put in order. I
believe that I am a great match for any college because I display being a principled, hard-working, and motivated scholar/athlete. I am also a member of NHS and Youth4Youth (which helps kids stay out of trouble in school as well as outside of school too). I am a 2-time Under Armour Baseball Factory Rookie Preseason All American in 8th grade and as a Freshman, and in 2016 I played in the Under Armour Baseball Factory Preseason All American event as a Sophomore. My Baseball Factory and Max-preps page are listed below.
Baseball Factory Link: http://members.baseballfactory.com/player/_/67761/
Max-preps Link: http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/zac-mcnelley/KYtppOLzEeS-8KA2nzwbTA/gendersport/baseball-stats.htm
"Success isn't given. It's earned. In the classroom, on the field, in the gym; with blood, sweat and the occasional tear."
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Conference, 1st Team All-Region
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- Captain
Team Awards
- We were 12th overall
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- Captain, Rookie of the Year
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2016 Boston Red Sox International Scout Team (International)
- I played for the Red Sox Team in Australia in the Goodwill Series against College players, both from American D1 colleges and the Australian Baseball Leagues (Major League). I played under Darren Fenster (Manager in the Boston Red Sox Minor League System) and Rob Williams. Here is the link to the Website for more information: http://goodwillseries.org/
- 2016 Gauchos Baseball Academy (18U)
- I am on the Gauchos Red team.
- 2015 D'Backs Academy 16U Red (16U)
- This was a summer Scout Team for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- 2014 TEXAS RANGERS EXB (16U and up)
- This was a scout team under the Texas Rangers. The coach was Donzell McDonald.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Darren Fenster
- High School Head Coach
- Daniel Nelson
- Travel / Club Coach
- Ed Trujillo
- Travel / Club Coach
- Donzell McDonald
Events
- Camp/Event
- Goodwill Series
- 12/25/16 to 1/06/17
- I am playing with the Red Sox International Scout Team against Australian Colleges and other Australian Scout Teams.
- Camp/Event
- Under Armour Baseball Factory Preseason All American
- 1/15/16 to 1/17/16
- Zac really impressed with his baseball abilities at the Preseason All American event. At the plate, power potential is now at a pro level. Hands are quick (87 mph exit velocity) and work to and through an aggressive swing path, creating extension. He has loose levers and strength in his swing with baseball exploding off the bat when centered and works to stay inside the ball to utilize all fields with gap to gap pop. In the IF, feet are aggressive as he attacks balls and plays through while presenting glove well out front. Hands / feet work well together and he gets rid of the baseball quickly with accuracy on throws. With 2 years to further develop, Zac has the makings of a special type player with tools that will play at the next level.
- Camp/Event
- Under Armour Southwest Championships 16U, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One
- 7/22/15 to 7/29/15
- Zac is a gamer who works hard every day. He is very coachable and wants to get the best out of himself. Defensively at the hot corner, this 3B has quick footwork and smooth actions while presenting his glove out in front. He funnels well and works in-line toward his target at 1B. At the plate, this RHH shows an open stance with good balance. He has an aggressive approach and is looking to swing it. He takes a hack and drives the ball back up the middle of the field. Continuing to stay back (avoid drift forward) will help to get more lower 1/2 drive which will result in even more power at the plate. McNelley (only a 2018 grad) has a ton of upside with still a lot of time to develop his skills.
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament
- 1/16/15 to 1/18/15
- Zac continues to show well as a corner infielder and RHP'er. Defensively, he gets good reads on balls with the ability to stay low and field from the ground up. He has a smooth, sure glove with quick transfer to his accurate arm. At the plate, Zac is a strong hitter with a balanced, square stance. He tracks the ball into the zone and fires his quick hands to drive the ball to all fields. On the mound, Zac kept hitters off balance with a 2-pitch mix from a hi 3/4 arm slot. He commanded his pitches well and works with a quick tempo that's tough for hitters to keep up with. Zac is a projectable player with room to develop as he enters his freshman year.
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament
- 1/17/14 to 1/19/14
- Zac is a primary 3B that also pitches. In the infield he has quick feet, sure hands, and good range. He stays under control with his approach and has a quick exchange with his throws. His throws are accurate and they show good carry across the diamond. On the mound he gets to a good balance point, has good extension, and pounds the zone with all his pitches. His fastball has good run and his curve is developing into a solid swing and miss pitch. At the plate, Zac has a smooth load, excellent balance, and a strong lower half. He has a lot of power potential with his swing and showed during games that he can spray the ball to all fields. With his rhythm at the plate, Zac showcased a solid swing with a lot of upside.
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Factory Spring Training at the Yankees Training Complex
- 1/18/13 to 1/22/13
- Zac is a two-way player that plays SS/RHP. Defensively, he shows active feet, sure hands, and good carry to his throws. His fielding position is square and out in front but can work on making sure he centers the ball. Zac can also benefit from agility drills, which will improve his overall foot speed. On the mound, he reaches a controlled balance point, level shoulders, in line direction, and complete finish. He shows the ability to pitch but needs to work on the consistency of his delivery as well as letting the ball go, similar to the way he does in the infield. Offensively, Zac shows great barrel control with the ability to drive the ball to all fields. His hand path is short/quick with solid rhythm. He can work on having more flexion in his front arm as well as getting more use from his lower body. Overall, Zac is a very mature player with good upside, with another year to develop before high school he should turn out to be a special player.
Training
- Mental (Baseball)
- 1 year
- This was a course with Josiah Organo. He also works with the Texas Rangers
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Basketball
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .467 | .623 | .353 |
| GP/GS | 21/21 | 20 | 10 |
| AB | 60 | 53 | 34 |
| R | 18 | 23 | 5 |
| H | 28 | 33 | 12 |
| 2B | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| HR | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RBI | 29 | 32 | 5 |
| SLG% | .583 | .981 | .441 |
| BB | 11 | 13 | 3 |
| HBP | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| SO | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| OB% | .562 | .694 | 40% |
| SB/Attempts | 20 | 28/29 | 9/9 |
| Assists | 20 | 30 | 6 |
| Errors | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Fielding % | .810 | .854 | 87% |
| Team Record | 12-8 | 16-4 | 14-3 |
| PO | 11 | 20 | |
| CS/SBA | N/A | N/A | |
| Types of Pitches | Fastball, Change-up, and Curveball | ||
| ERA | 1.62 | ||
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 3-1 | ||
| Appearances | 5 | ||
| Games Started | 3 | ||
| Complete Games | 1 | ||
| Saves | 1 | ||
| Innings Pitched | 26 | ||
| Hits | 21 | ||
| Runs Allowed | 11 | ||
| Earned Runs | 6 | ||
| Batter's BB | 7 | ||
| Batter's SO | 41 | ||
| Batter's HBP | 4 |
Academics
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High School Information
StateArizona
Phone(623) 327-1757
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors American Government Honors Economics Honors English 2Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsMultiple Honor Role Awards, IB Award - Principled, and IB Award - Balanced NHS Induction - 2016
- ActivitiesYouth4Youth - High School and Middle School National Honor Society Member - 2015-Present
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