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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50 

Zanetello climbed up Draft boards with a strong showcase circuit, beginning with MVP honors at the Breakthrough Series in June. He stood out in athletic testing at the PDP League in July, raked at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship in October and led Team USA in hitting (.429) at an 18-and-under World Cup qualifying tournament in November. Scouts love his five-tool potential as well as his makeup. 

Zanetello has a wiry 6-foot-2 frame with room to add more muscle, and his strong hands and wrists produce plenty of bat speed and 25-homer potential. He doesn't have the prettiest right-handed swing but makes a lot of hard contact. He also shows good control of the strike zone and produced against quality pitching throughout the summer. 

While Zanetello has clocked run times that earn grades from anywhere from 45 to 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale, the consensus is that he'll probably have solid speed once he's physically mature. His athleticism and strong arm help him make plays at shortstop, where he projects as an average defender. The Arkansas commit has looked solid in stints in center field and should provide similar glovework if he shifts to third base. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

Zanetello repeatedly starred on the high school showcase circuit in 2022, winning MVP honors at the Breakthrough Series in June and standing out during athletic testing at the PDP League in July. He mashed at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship in October and led Team USA in batting (.429) at an 18-and-under World Cup qualifier in November. Scouts touted his five-tool potential and personality before the Red Sox signed him well over slot for $3 million as a second-rounder last July.

With impressive bat speed, strong hands and wrists and a projectable 6-foot-2 build, Zanetello generates high exit velocities and has the ingredients for at least 25-homer power. Though he had a track record of producing against quality pitching and controlled the strike zone well as an amateur, he'll need some time to develop as a hitter. He doesn't have the smoothest right-handed swing and will have to improve his timing and rhythm at the plate after striking out 15 times in 38 at-bats in his brief pro debut.

Zanetello has posted run times that grade anywhere from 45-70 on the 20-80 scouting scale, and he'll probably settle in as a solid-to-plus runner once he fills out his wiry frame. His athleticism and strong arm enable him to make plays at shortstop and center field, and he projects as a solid defender at either spot. He also should be an asset at third base if he outgrows shortstop and stays on the dirt.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50  

Zanetello starred throughout the showcase circuit in 2022, starting with claiming MVP honors at the Breakthrough Series in June. He stood out in athletic testing at the PDP League in July, raked at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship in October and led Team USA in hitting (.429) at an 18-and-under World Cup qualifying tournament in November. Scouts love his five-tool potential as well as his makeup, and the Red Sox signed him for a well-over-slot $3 million as a second-rounder this July. 

Zanetello has a wiry 6-foot-2 frame with room to add more muscle, and his strong hands and wrists produce plenty of bat speed and 25-homer potential. He doesn't have the prettiest right-handed swing but makes a lot of hard contact. He also shows good control of the strike zone and produced against quality pitching as an amateur. 

While Zanetello has clocked run times that earn grades from anywhere from 45 to 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale, the consensus is that he'll probably have solid speed once he's physically mature. His athleticism and strong arm help him make plays at shortstop, where he projects as an average defender. He has looked solid in stints in center field and should provide similar glovework if he shifts to third base. 

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	05/22/2024	Salem Red Sox activated SS Nazzan Zanetello from the 7-day injured list.
	05/05/2024	Salem Red Sox placed SS Nazzan Zanetello on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 4, 2024.
	03/07/2024	Boston Red Sox Prospects activated SS Nazzan Zanetello.
	03/07/2024	Boston Red Sox Prospects activated SS Nazzan Zanetello.
	09/11/2023	Salem Red Sox activated SS Nazzan Zanetello from the 7-day injured list.
	08/26/2023	Salem Red Sox placed SS Nazzan Zanetello on the 7-day injured list.
	08/23/2023	SS Nazzan Zanetello assigned to Salem Red Sox from FCL Red Sox.
	08/03/2023	SS Nazzan Zanetello assigned to FCL Red Sox.
	07/22/2023	Boston Red Sox signed SS Nazzan Zanetello.
	06/15/2023	SS Nazzan Zanetello assigned to College Workout.
	07/12/2022	High School Workout activated 3B Nazzan Zanetello.
	07/12/2022	High School Workout activated 3B Nazzan Zanetello.
	07/12/2022	3B Nazzan Zanetello assigned to High School Workout.