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Physical Description: Slightly
undersized, athletic. Well-developed upper body. Added
considerable strength coming into the 2025 season and is now
close to maxed out physically.
Hit:
Starts open and in a crouch with his hands high. Toe tap timing
device. Swing mechanics changed considerably heading into 2025
as he ditched his square, vertical stance and leg lift timing
device. Quiet load and swing with two-handed finish. Very quick
hands and whips the bat through the zone. Does not get cheated
in his swing. Solid approach and plate discipline. Makes
consistent contact and rarely swings and misses in the zone.
Potential average hit tool.
Power:
Average raw power. More gap-to-gap than over-the-fence in-game
power at present, but with the improvements to his bat speed
entering 2025, he is hitting the ball harder and showing more
power. Needs to elevate the ball more consistently to reach his
power ceiling. Power output improved throughout his college
career and has in pro ball as well. Potential fringe-average
game power.
Run: Above-average speed.
Solid instincts. Will not be a major stolen base threat, but can
take advantage if pitchers do not keep him close and should be
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Field: Instinctual player who has a quick first
step and takes efficient routes. Profiles best in the corner
outfield where he has played the majority of his games in 2025.
Potential solid-average defensive profile.
Arm: Above-average arm strength. Plenty for any
outfield spot.
Career Notes: Younger
brother of Drew Ehrhard, who signed with the Red Sox as an
undrafted free agent in 2023 and with whom he has shared a
roster in Portland in 2025. Father, Rod, was a catcher for four
seasons in the Yankees system from 1987-90. Was also drafted by
the Red Sox out of high school in the 13th round in 2021 but did
not sign. Played for Hyannis in the Cape Cod League during the
summer of 2024. Participated in the 2025 Spring Breakout and
Futures at Fenway South games.
Summation:
Potential quality up-and-down outfielder. Ceiling of a
second-division regular. Approach and contact skills combined
with defense and speed give him a relatively high floor, but has
to show he can impact the ball consistently to reach his
potential. Has made major strides in that area in 2025 and now
swings very hard and is impacting the baseball more. Strong work
ethic; leaves it all on the field.
Links
Red Sox select Zach Ehrhard with fourth-round pick (7.15.24) |
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