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.
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.
Benton Howell Jr, Marbury (AL), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Proportional build. sytength in the lower half. Delivery: Controlled, clean mechanics. Nothing he throws stays straight. Arm Action: LH. Mid 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Typical LHP arm side action, can miss a ton of barrels. T2172, 1950 average rpm. CB: 66-70 mph. Solid 1/7 shape. T2078, 1974 average rpm. SL: 70-72 mph. Tighter spin, locates well to the gloveside. T2073, 2042 average rpm. CH: 70-70 mph. Really tumbles late from the same arm slot as the fastball. T1593, 1587 average rpm.
6/28/23
Benton Howell Jr, Marbury (AL), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Long levers, plenty of room for added development. Delivery: Starts from 1B side of the rubber, good tempo. Controlled. Arm Action: LH. Lower-to-mid 3/4 slot. FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Arm side action, works in the zone. T1899, 1821 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. 1/7 shape, worked up in the zone at times. Developing pitch. T2012, 1937 average rpm. CH: 69-70 mph. Mimics the FB, late and hard fade. T1873, 1754 average rpm.
6/28/23
Benton Howell Jr, Marbury (AL), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Long levers, plenty of room for added development. Delivery: Starts from 1B side of the rubber, good tempo. Controlled. Arm Action: LH. Lower-to-mid 3/4 slot. FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Arm side action, works in the zone. T1899, 1821 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. 1/7 shape, worked up in the zone at times. Developing pitch. T2012, 1937 average rpm. CH: 69-70 mph. Mimics the FB, late and hard fade. T1873, 1754 average rpm.
8/28/22
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Lean frame with plenty of room for added strength. Delivery: Gets into the lower half of his body well, clean delivery. Arm Action: LH. Quick arm, mid 3/4 action. FB: T75.2, 71-73 mph. Arm side run, creates weaker contact. T1845, 1720 average rpm. CB: 64-68 mph. 1/7 spin, inconsistent command. T1912, 1750 average rpm. CH: 62-69 mph. Late fade. T1722, 1651 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Proportional build. sytength in the lower half.
Delivery: Controlled, clean mechanics. Nothing he throws stays straight.
Arm Action: LH. Mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Typical LHP arm side action, can miss a ton of barrels. T2172, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Solid 1/7 shape. T2078, 1974 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Tighter spin, locates well to the gloveside. T2073, 2042 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Really tumbles late from the same arm slot as the fastball. T1593, 1587 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Long levers, plenty of room for added development.
Delivery: Starts from 1B side of the rubber, good tempo. Controlled.
Arm Action: LH. Lower-to-mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Arm side action, works in the zone. T1899, 1821 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 1/7 shape, worked up in the zone at times. Developing pitch. T2012, 1937 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Mimics the FB, late and hard fade. T1873, 1754 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Longer, lean frame. Long levers, plenty of room for added development.
Delivery: Starts from 1B side of the rubber, good tempo. Controlled.
Arm Action: LH. Lower-to-mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Arm side action, works in the zone. T1899, 1821 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 1/7 shape, worked up in the zone at times. Developing pitch. T2012, 1937 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Mimics the FB, late and hard fade. T1873, 1754 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Lean frame with plenty of room for added strength.
Delivery: Gets into the lower half of his body well, clean delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm, mid 3/4 action.
FB: T75.2, 71-73 mph. Arm side run, creates weaker contact. T1845, 1720 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. 1/7 spin, inconsistent command. T1912, 1750 average rpm.
CH: 62-69 mph. Late fade. T1722, 1651 average rpm.