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
Fastball
Hop+
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
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.
Maximus Rhoads: RHP/3B, (2025) Olentangy, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed good consistent arm speed, he had a quick compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2000; Avg 1894).
1/15/23
Maximus Rhoads: RHP/3B, (2025) Olentangy, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. Athletic capable on the mound, showed a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Displays falling off shoulders and a low balance point. Lands open with balanced finish. Shows both sides of the plate command and some running action with tight movement. (Max spin 2039; Avg 1986). Has a sharp curveball that showed command around the zone and some sweeping action. (Max spin 1798; Avg 1649). Throws a heavy changeup that shows plus sinking action and down in the zone command.
7/19/22
Maximus Rhoads: RHP/3B, (2025) Olentangy Braves, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a long quick arm action with low ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph. Has late running action. (Max spin 1906; Avg 1836). Threw a sharp curveball (63-64) with sweeping action. (Max spin 1556; Avg 1481). His changeup (71-72) had early fading action.
6/23/21
Maximus Rhoads: RHP/OF, (2025) Olentangy Braves, OH. 5-foot-10, 130-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent developing arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point. Shows a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 68-71 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1833; Avg 1771). His 11/5 curveball (63-64) shows sweeping action. (Max spin 1786; Avg 1690). His changeup (63-64) has slight action.
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Maximus Rhoads: RHP/3B, (2025) Olentangy, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed good consistent arm speed, he had a quick compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2000; Avg 1894).
Maximus Rhoads: RHP/3B, (2025) Olentangy, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. Athletic capable on the mound, showed a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Displays falling off shoulders and a low balance point. Lands open with balanced finish. Shows both sides of the plate command and some running action with tight movement. (Max spin 2039; Avg 1986). Has a sharp curveball that showed command around the zone and some sweeping action. (Max spin 1798; Avg 1649). Throws a heavy changeup that shows plus sinking action and down in the zone command.
Maximus Rhoads: RHP/3B, (2025) Olentangy Braves, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a long quick arm action with low ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph. Has late running action. (Max spin 1906; Avg 1836). Threw a sharp curveball (63-64) with sweeping action. (Max spin 1556; Avg 1481). His changeup (71-72) had early fading action.
Maximus Rhoads: RHP/OF, (2025) Olentangy Braves, OH. 5-foot-10, 130-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent developing arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point. Shows a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 68-71 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1833; Avg 1771). His 11/5 curveball (63-64) shows sweeping action. (Max spin 1786; Avg 1690). His changeup (63-64) has slight action.