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.
Garrett Martin: LHP/OF, (2023) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-10, 170-pound projectable proportional build. Using a short quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a ¾ slot. Solid athletic on the mound, using a short compact arm action he showed quick consistent arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with a falling off an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph; throws a tight fastball with running slight action and consistent arm side command. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1836). Throws a 1/7 curveball (61-66) that shows gradual early action and arm side consistent control. (Max spin 2171; Avg 1995).
Arm: Short quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Solid athletic. feel up-tempo delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off an athletic finish.
FB: T77. 75-77 mph. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1836). Consistent arm side accuracy, running slight action, tight movement.
CB: 61-66 mph. Arm side consistent control, gradual early action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2171; Avg 1995).
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Player Spotlight
Garrett Martin: LHP, (2023) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean proportional frame. Athletic on the mound, had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Slider (63-64 mph). Sat with his fastball at 72-75 mph; shows arm side command and fading action with tight movement. Throws a 1/7 curveball (58-60) with glove side command and gradual action. Threw a straight changeup (70-71) with fading action and consistent control.
Pitching: Athletic. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
FB: T75. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 1879; Avg 1743). Arm side accuracy, fading action, tight movement.
Player Spotlight
Garrett Martin: LHP/OF, (2023) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-10, 170-pound projectable proportional build. Using a short quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a ¾ slot. Solid athletic on the mound, using a short compact arm action he showed quick consistent arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with a falling off an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph; throws a tight fastball with running slight action and consistent arm side command. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1836). Throws a 1/7 curveball (61-66) that shows gradual early action and arm side consistent control. (Max spin 2171; Avg 1995).
Scout Evaluation
Garrett Martin, Greenbrier, 2023, AR
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound projectable proportional build.
Arm: Short quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Solid athletic. feel up-tempo delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off an athletic finish.
FB: T77. 75-77 mph. (Max spin 2012; Avg 1836). Consistent arm side accuracy, running slight action, tight movement.
CB: 61-66 mph. Arm side consistent control, gradual early action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2171; Avg 1995).
Player Spotlight
Garrett Martin: LHP, (2023) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean proportional frame. Athletic on the mound, had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Slider (63-64 mph). Sat with his fastball at 72-75 mph; shows arm side command and fading action with tight movement. Throws a 1/7 curveball (58-60) with glove side command and gradual action. Threw a straight changeup (70-71) with fading action and consistent control.
Scout Evaluation
Garrett Martin, Greenbrier, 2023, AR
Position: LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean proportional frame.
Pitching: Athletic. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
FB: T75. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 1879; Avg 1743). Arm side accuracy, fading action, tight movement.
CB: 58-60 mph. Glove side command, gradual action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1954; Avg 1811).
CH: 70-71 mph. Consistent command, fading action, straight movement.
SL: 63-64 mph. (Max spin 2034; Avg 1958).