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.
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.
William Andre, Hoover (AL), 2025 Samford Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. High-waisted, long limbs. Can easily add size and strength to an already impressive frame. Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch. Easy actions down the mound. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 action. FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Natural sink, induces a ton of groundballs. T2114, 1881 average rpm. SL: 73-77 mph. Late lateral movement. Did show some depth on occasion. T2265, 2058 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Mostly straight, mimics the fastball out of the hand. Tough for hitters to pick up. T2164, 1962 average rpm.
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William Andre, Hoover (AL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-5, 185-pounds. Delivery: Slower and controlled delivery, easy motor. Arm Action: RH. Longer arm, mid 3/4 arm slot. FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Heavy, shows some sink. Occasional cut. T1907, 1852 average rpm. CB: 71-71 mph. Sweeping shape, late break. T2336, 2269 average rpm. CH: 76-78 mph. Plays down, arm side movement. T1777, 1761 average rpm.
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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/1B
Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. High-waisted, long limbs. Can easily add size and strength to an already impressive frame.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch. Easy actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 action.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Natural sink, induces a ton of groundballs. T2114, 1881 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Late lateral movement. Did show some depth on occasion. T2265, 2058 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Mostly straight, mimics the fastball out of the hand. Tough for hitters to pick up. T2164, 1962 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Slower and controlled delivery, easy motor.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm, mid 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Heavy, shows some sink. Occasional cut. T1907, 1852 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. Sweeping shape, late break. T2336, 2269 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Plays down, arm side movement. T1777, 1761 average rpm.