Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIL | SS | 5 | 45 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 55 | 60 | 50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Joe Doyle
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R-R
Acquired: 2020 Round 1
RuleV: 2024
Physical Description: Lean, strong upper body that showcases quick-twitch actions and fluidity across the diamond. Longer, strong legs. Lean frame with broad shoulders and wide core. Thinner neck, narrow waist and smaller forearms suggest the body should age well. Suffered knee injury in college that will be something to monitor. Some behavioral red flags as well.
Hit: Contact-oriented approach that, in his first two years at Miami, was an all-fields hitter. Some natural loft in his swing. Started tapping into more pull-side impact as he's aged. In a program known for striking out, Zamora limited his strikeouts on campus and was able to draw walks. Grade: 50
Power: Swing is catered for loft, but has yet to produce in-game impact. Some pull-side power, but mostly a gap-to-gap hitter at the collegiate level. Lean body suggests big mass may be hard to come by. Could tap into some home run power at the next level, but will likely need to rely on his approach and loft to get pitches to drive. Grade: 40
Field: Zamora has had moments of brilliance in his collegiate career on the dirt, and there's reason to believe that will stick around at the next level. He's quick to his left and to his right, and may have been the best infielder in the 2020 class when charging the baseball. Zamora was able to make just about every play at the position in 2018 and 2019. That said, he'd have mental lapses, failing to make truly routine plays at times. That must improve to reach his plus ceiling. This, coupled with the unknowns of a knee injury, leave some questions. Still, the ceiling here is substantial. Grade: 55
Arm: Zamora had one of the better arms in the 2020 crop, and there's no reason to believe that will have faded. Whether going into the hole or charging a chopper, he's well-tuned to make the play. Grade: 60
Run: An above average runner in college, it's presumed Zamora may have lost a step in his knee injury. At this stage, reports have suggested an average runner. Grade: 50
Overall: Zamora has the ceiling of one of the better defensive shortstops in baseball, with a hit tool that should buoy his big league profile. The off-the-field question marks and injury history gives scouts pause. There's reason to believe there's a big league regular shortstop here, but the bat will need to optimize.
OFP: 45
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Bench or Platoon
Risk: Extreme
