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.
Connor Stiles, Athens High School (AL), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Compact, physical frame with strength in the lower half. Delivery: Starts from a hybrid set, athletic mover down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Mid-to-high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Some late life, arm side action. T2267, 2099 average rpm. SL: 74-78 mph. Late break, shows tight spin. Left up in the zone at times. T2023, 1758 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T1865, 1865 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds. Compact, physical frame with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Starts from a hybrid set, athletic mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Mid-to-high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Some late life, arm side action. T2267, 2099 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Late break, shows tight spin. Left up in the zone at times. T2023, 1758 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T1865, 1865 average rpm.