| Player: Zach Yorke | |||||||||||
| School: Grand Canyon | Position(s): 1B | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 295 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: An imposing stature in the box, a quick glance at Yorke and it is easy to just say he is a power hitter, but he is an incredibly polished hitter at the plate. Instead of a guy who takes massive hacks, the swing is quite smooth and controlled, and it is actually the hit tool that is easily his best tool. Few college baseball players have a better approach at the plate, but he does not lift the ball as much as you want to see. There is a ton of natural power here, but he can get too comfortable slapping the ball the other way for a single rather than seeking to lift and launch the baseball. He is limited to first base at best, DH only at worst going forward, so the bat will have to carry him, so tapping more into that power will be important for his draft value. There are bloodlines here too though, his brother is former Boston Red Sox first round selection Nick Yorke. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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