| Player: Eric Zdunek | |||||||||||
| School: Orange Lutheran (CA) | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’3″ | Weight: 200 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Strength and projection have fueled a steady rise for Zdunek, who pairs physicality with a rapidly maturing offensive game. The right-handed bat is built around confident swing intent and consistent barrel accuracy, with an aggressive approach that looks to do damage early in counts. Presently more hit-over-power in games, but the frame and bat speed hint at future above-average pop as he continues to add strength and learn which pitches to lift. Young for the class adds another layer of projection, especially given how quickly the offensive polish has progressed over the past year. The profile fits best in a corner, most likely right field, where the build and arm strength align with the long-term defensive outlook. At the plate, high hands and a quiet load keep the operation relatively simple, allowing the barrel to work directly to the ball with minimal wasted movement. He moves well underway on the bases and shows enough athleticism to avoid being a station-to-station runner. Continued refinement of swing decisions—particularly dialing back some of the early-count aggression—will determine how much power ultimately surfaces, but the combination of barrel feel, projection, and age makes him a name that could find helium this spring. | |||||||||||
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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