A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Benjamin Benoit, RHP, Hampshire (IL), 2021 Funky delivery right-hander with 3/4 release point. Above average life on 87-88 mph fastball. Plus slider at 80-81 mph with tight spin (2600+ RPM) and very good lateral break (20” HB). Change of pace was a work-in-progress at 82 mph.
9/08/23
Funky delivery right-hander with 3/4 release point. Above average life on 87-88 mph fastball. Plus slider at 80-81 mph with tight spin (2600+ RPM) and very good lateral break (20” HB). Change of pace was a work-in-progress at 82 mph.
6/16/20
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Large, long levered frame. Delivery: Deceptive delivery, changes tempo, slow to lift and accelerates through landing. Lands square, follows through the finish. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Gets above average extension on fastball. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays with arm side action and occasional sink. CB: 70-73 mph. Plays from lower slot, backup action, averaging 2306 rpm. SL: 73-78 mph. Short 10/4 shape, showed ability to land for strikes. Average spin of 2135 rpm.
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Benjamin Benoit, RHP, Hampshire (IL), 2021
Funky delivery right-hander with 3/4 release point. Above average life on 87-88 mph fastball. Plus slider at 80-81 mph with tight spin (2600+ RPM) and very good lateral break (20” HB). Change of pace was a work-in-progress at 82 mph.
Funky delivery right-hander with 3/4 release point. Above average life on 87-88 mph fastball. Plus slider at 80-81 mph with tight spin (2600+ RPM) and very good lateral break (20” HB). Change of pace was a work-in-progress at 82 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Large, long levered frame.
Delivery: Deceptive delivery, changes tempo, slow to lift and accelerates through landing. Lands square, follows through the finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Gets above average extension on fastball.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays with arm side action and occasional sink.
CB: 70-73 mph. Plays from lower slot, backup action, averaging 2306 rpm.
SL: 73-78 mph. Short 10/4 shape, showed ability to land for strikes. Average spin of 2135 rpm.