ADAM ZHENG '26 Recruiting Profile

My name is Adam Zheng, Class of 2026, and I am good at both INF/OF at IMG Academy. I began playing baseball in elementary school and competed for the Shanghai Jing’an District team and the Shanghai city second-tier squad, winning multiple municipal championships at SS/3B. In 2022, I moved to Oklahoma for high school and was promoted from JV to Varsity at Jenks High School, then transferred to IMG known for developing elite athletes to pursue higher-level competition. I am in my third season in IMG. In 2025, I represented team China in the U-18 Baseball World Cup, playing 3B/CF/RF and finishing the 11^th in the world.

I’m an aggressive but disciplined hitter with quick bat speed(current batting average of .630) and strong pitch recognition, using scouting notes to adjust timing and approach. I communicate positioning and handle multiple roles (3B/SS/CF/RF) to maintain high tempo and efficiency. I prepare with opponent pitcher reports such as release points, sequences, pickoffs and translate that into swing decisions and baserunning reads. I am both focused and fun, helping to lift team morale during training and games, and strengthening the bond between teammates. I firmly believe that only by building strong team chemistry can we develop the trust needed to rely on one another in critical moments.

I’m seeking a college that challenges me academically and athletically. I bring reliable defense and quality at-bats, and I’m most effective under coaches who emphasize preparation, adaptation, and a team-first leadership to baseball. Academically, I’m interested in sports management, and my unweighted GPA is 3.31. I am open to all options and want to find the right college match at the highest level of competition possible. I hope to make a positive impact on all my peers, in my community, and make my parents proud.