University of Arizona Athletics

Arizona 2024 (Freshman)
Did not play.

High School
Prepped at Saugus High School in California…Lettered four years in baseball at multiple positions under head coach Carl Grissom…Logged time in 64 varsity games across four seasons and hit .329 with 37 runs scored, 38 RBI, 11 doubles, three triples, and eight home runs…Across playing time at every infield position and both corner outfield spots, posted a career .989 fielding percentage, committing just three errors on 267 total chances…Los Angeles Times First Team All-City as a junior…First Team All-Foothill League as a junior and senior…Participated in the 2022 Perfect Game National Showcase…2021 and 2022 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American…2023 Perfect Game Preseason All-American…Also excelled in the classroom, earning Honor Roll selection all four years and landing a spot on the All-Academic Foothill League roster…2023 Saugus High School Male Athlete of the Year.
 
Personal
Zachary Richard Plasschaert (PLAH-shirt)…Son of Gavin and Julie Plasschaert…One younger brother, Brody, and one older sister, Mackenzie…Majoring in Journalism...Hobbies include hanging out with friends, working out, and putting up Christmas lights…Family has four dogs: Zoey (lab), Ryder (Australian shepherd), Paisley (straight-haired golden doodle), and Beav (Maltese terrier)…Chose Arizona because, “As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew this was where I would be going. I love Tucson and the University. However, the main reason I committed was because of Coach Hale and the entire coaching staff. Their ability to create a connection with every guy is truly special, and I love the camaraderie and team atmosphere they have built.”