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.
D’tric Butler, Saraland (AL), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Taller, athletic build. High waisted with long levers. Delivery: Good tempo, controlled throughout delivery. Arm Action: RH. Shorter, quick arm from a mid-high 3/4 slot. Loose arm. FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Works in the lower parts of the zone. Locates down. T1988, 1929 average rpm. CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. T1772, 1732 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Taller, athletic build. High waisted with long levers.
Delivery: Good tempo, controlled throughout delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter, quick arm from a mid-high 3/4 slot. Loose arm.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Works in the lower parts of the zone. Locates down. T1988, 1929 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. T1772, 1732 average rpm.