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
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Aydan Beard, Hackleburg (AL), 2024 Snead State CC Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 173-pounds. Delivery: Up-tempo, stays in the lower half. Arm Action: RH. Long arm strike, high 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Late arm side movement. T2209, 2130 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. Really impressive pitch. Tight spin with the ability to throw strikes. T2340, 2075 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. Varied action out of the hand. Does not stay straight, will miss a lot of barrels. T885, 765 average rpm.
6/15/22
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery utilizing the lower half well. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T79.4, 78.0-79.0 mph. Controlled the strike zone, sinking action at times. T2118, 2051 average rpm. SL: 69.7-71.8 mph. Commanded well with late, sharp 11/5 action. T2157, 2112 average rpm. CH: 70.0-74.8 mph. Nice tumble out of the hand into RH hitters. T1591, 1430 average rpm.
6/23/20
5-foot-8, 130-pound proportional frame. Projectable on the mound, has a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Showed easy effort in his delivery. Consistent balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 68-69 mph and topped out at 70 mph; shows very consistent control and tight action. Throws a 12/6 curveball with very consistent command. His changeup (68-69) shows gradual action and very consistent command. Showed impressive mound presence and pitched with a ton of confidence. Got ahead in almost every count and induced a lot of weak ground balls. Really attacked the zone.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 173-pounds.
Delivery: Up-tempo, stays in the lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm strike, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Late arm side movement. T2209, 2130 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Really impressive pitch. Tight spin with the ability to throw strikes. T2340, 2075 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Varied action out of the hand. Does not stay straight, will miss a lot of barrels. T885, 765 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery utilizing the lower half well.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.4, 78.0-79.0 mph. Controlled the strike zone, sinking action at times. T2118, 2051 average rpm.
SL: 69.7-71.8 mph. Commanded well with late, sharp 11/5 action. T2157, 2112 average rpm.
CH: 70.0-74.8 mph. Nice tumble out of the hand into RH hitters. T1591, 1430 average rpm.
5-foot-8, 130-pound proportional frame. Projectable on the mound, has a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Showed easy effort in his delivery. Consistent balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 68-69 mph and topped out at 70 mph; shows very consistent control and tight action. Throws a 12/6 curveball with very consistent command. His changeup (68-69) shows gradual action and very consistent command. Showed impressive mound presence and pitched with a ton of confidence. Got ahead in almost every count and induced a lot of weak ground balls. Really attacked the zone.