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
Kam Smith, Girard (KS), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Tall, lean wiry build. Room to add strength and size. Delivery: Simple, rocker windup. Tall balance point, high leg kick. Sinks into back leg and drives down the mound, shoulders tilt back slightly. Lands with toes in line with target. Arm Action: RH. Long, clean, whippy arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Plays with some ride at the top of the zone. T2177, 2096 average rpm. SL: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape. Long break. T2150, 2148 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Kills spin. Slows down arm speed slightly. T1393, 1341 average rpm.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Tall, lean wiry build. Room to add strength and size.
Delivery: Simple, rocker windup. Tall balance point, high leg kick. Sinks into back leg and drives down the mound, shoulders tilt back slightly. Lands with toes in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean, whippy arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Plays with some ride at the top of the zone. T2177, 2096 average rpm.
SL: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape. Long break. T2150, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Kills spin. Slows down arm speed slightly. T1393, 1341 average rpm.