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.
Fastball
Hop+
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
Landon Hovermale, Norco (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. thick frame with some present strength Delivery: LH. good tempo in delivery with body control. lower half and arm sequence well. stays online relatively well through the delivery with good intent to his actions. shows starter potential. Arm Action: LH. arm stroke is fluid with some depth in the back swing. action through the delivery is whippy with quickness and shows a loose path. arm works well and he repeats the action consistently. FB: T85.4, 81.6-84.4 mph. shows fringe above average action with arn side run and life through the zone. controls it fairly well. T2040, 1871 average rpm. CB: 67.5-70 mph. shows above average potential with good action to the pitch and a shorter tight break. T1893, 1810 average rpm. CH: 73.6-74.7 mph. plays well of his FB with similar movement patterns and good arm speed with velocity separation. shows a feel for the pitch. T1513, 1512 average rpm.
Landon Hovermale, Norco (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B 3/4 delivery with good movement makes Hovermale a classic LHP, gives batters a hard time by his mix. Body: 6-1, 218-pounds. Sturdy base, filled out frame. Delivery: Upright and tall; stays tall through extension. Repeatable delivery. Arm Action: LH. Loose arm with some whip. Maintains arm slot on all pitches. FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Some arm side run with life as it enters the zone. T2196, 2010 average rpm. CB: 70-74 mph. CB drops off the table, tunnels well off the outside FB to RHH. T2393, 2052 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Big speed difference from FB, uses that to his advantage by getting hitters out in front with the similar shape. T1568, 1512 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. thick frame with some present strength
Delivery: LH. good tempo in delivery with body control. lower half and arm sequence well. stays online relatively well through the delivery with good intent to his actions. shows starter potential.
Arm Action: LH. arm stroke is fluid with some depth in the back swing. action through the delivery is whippy with quickness and shows a loose path. arm works well and he repeats the action consistently.
FB: T85.4, 81.6-84.4 mph. shows fringe above average action with arn side run and life through the zone. controls it fairly well. T2040, 1871 average rpm.
CB: 67.5-70 mph. shows above average potential with good action to the pitch and a shorter tight break. T1893, 1810 average rpm.
CH: 73.6-74.7 mph. plays well of his FB with similar movement patterns and good arm speed with velocity separation. shows a feel for the pitch. T1513, 1512 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. thick frame with some present strength
Hit: RHH
Arm: LH.
Landon Hovermale, Norco (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B 3/4 delivery with good movement makes Hovermale a classic LHP, gives batters a hard time by his mix.
Body: 6-1, 218-pounds. Sturdy base, filled out frame.
Delivery: Upright and tall; stays tall through extension. Repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm with some whip. Maintains arm slot on all pitches.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Some arm side run with life as it enters the zone. T2196, 2010 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. CB drops off the table, tunnels well off the outside FB to RHH. T2393, 2052 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Big speed difference from FB, uses that to his advantage by getting hitters out in front with the similar shape. T1568, 1512 average rpm.