- Full name Zach Swanson
- Born 09/12/2005 in Castle Rock, WA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Toutle Lake High School
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School: Toutle Lake (Wash.) HS Committed: Oregon State
Age At Draft: 18.9
The Pacific Northwest has been something of a powerhouse in recent years when it comes to producing prep pitchers, and Swanson is next in a line that has recently included players like Noble Meyer, Mick Abel and JR Ritchie. Swanson is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound righthander who has a power arsenal and was a consistent performer throughout the 2023 showcase circuit. He sits in the 91-95 mph range with a high0spin fastball that looks like a plus offering with more command and has ripped off an above-average slider in the low 80s that also has high spin rates in the 2,600-2,800 rpm range. The slider generates whiffs against righties and lefties and is thrown with frisbee-like sweeping shape at its best. He has also mixed in an occasional straight changeup at 84-87. Swanson is committed to Oregon State.
