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Zack Burdi’s Info
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 195
Throws: Right
Birthday: 3/9/95
School/Year: Louisville/Junior
Position: RHP
Zack Burdi’s Scouting Report
Burdi is a flame throwing closer with a plus fastball that reaches 100 mph at times and a plus potential slider, that generates plenty of swing and misses. He has a repeatable and smooth delivery to go with good command.
Strengths
- Plus fastball
- Plus potential slider
- Solid mechanics
- Good command for a closer
- His changeup as above average potential
Weaknesses
- His fastball can be flat at times
Pitches
Fastball: 95-98 MPH
Changeup: MPH
Slider: MPH
Zack Burdi’s Scouting Grades
| Tool | Grade/Projection |
|---|---|
| Command | 45/55 |
| Mechanics | 50/55 |
| Fastball | 70/75 |
| Changeup | 55/60 |
| Slider | 60/65 |
| Overall | 55/60 |
Zack Burdi’s Stats
| Year | Team | Age | W | L | ERA | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Louisville | 19 | 1 | 0 | 4.35 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1.45 |
| 2015 | Louisville | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0.92 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 29.1 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 0.82 |
| 2016 | Louisville | 21 | 1 | 2 | 2.20 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 28.2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 46 | 0.77 |
Zack Burdi’s Draft Projection
Mid First Round to Early Second
Zack Burdi’s Pro Comparison
Craig Kimbrel – Boston Red Sox
Where could Burdi end up in the draft?
Burdi could go as early a 20th to the Dodgers, with Baltimore being his floor at 27. The Pirates look like the favorites to land the hard-throwing righty.
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