South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 69: Zach Lewis

Tiffany Wintz (@TiffW96)/South Side SoxZach Lewis

6´3´´

205 pounds

Throws: Right

Age: 23

SSS rank among all right-handed starters in the system: 14

Lewis, a native of Palos Heights and student of St. Laurence H.S. in Burbank, spent his first two years as a reliever for Wabash Valley Community College, where he followed up a sensational freshman season (1.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 2.76 BB/9, 5.11 H/9, 9.51 K/9, and drafted but unsigned by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 33rd round) with a disappointing sophomore one (6.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, 4.41 BB/9, 11.16 H/9 and 7.91 K/9).

Lewis transferred to NCAA powerhouse Wichita State but ultimately struggled in his junior season, splitting his time in starting and…