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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.47
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.01
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.53
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.96
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Michael Aleman, Etiwanda High School (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Athletic movements with good instincts on the mound. Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Long limbed with a short torso; large hands and feet. Delivery: Upright into a slight dip/drive allows Aleman to stay behind the ball. Flat foot landing with weight balanced over leg. Arm Action: RH. Quick arm with repeatable mechanics from a high 3/4 slot. Athletic mover on the mound. FB: T82, 81-82 mph. FB works to all quadrants of the zone with fair command. Will run it in on RHH. T2129, 2017 average rpm. SL: 74-75 mph. Whiff pitch. Velo plays way up because of the tunnelling off the FB. When down in the zone it's unhittable. T2248, 2216 average rpm. CUT: 76-78 mph. Plays off FB very well coming from same tunnel; late life as it enters the zone; high whiff rate in-game. ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 2.08 and 4.53 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
10/01/23
Michael Aleman, Etiwanda High School (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Athletic movements with good instincts on the mound. Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Long limbed with a short torso; large hands and feet. Hit: RHH. Slight knee bend with hands at shoulder; sits into backside with the slightest hand movement; uses lower half very well to drive into the backside of the baseball. Maintains barrel plane through the zone; Knob to, barrel through approach; Has present hands speed with projectable strength. 60.5 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 268' max distance. Gaps hitter that projects a high doubles type hitter. Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Arm plays at 3B where Aleman was able to make all throws and from multiple angles. Defense: Got to every ball hit to him at 3B; showed range on slow hoppers; plays light on his feet. ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 2.08 and 4.53 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Physical: 5-10, 165 pounds; Medium frame. Advanced physicality for a '27. Average swift athletic tester.
Offensively: RHH. Impressive BP round. Balanced stance that holds a flat bat. Smooth load/trigger. Gets engaged with back hip. Controlled leg lift trigger. Loads bat into a solid launch position. Some drift into contact at times. Natural barrel feel. Above avg. bat/hand speed. Connected swing. Slight uphill path. LD filled 2 rounds with an up the middle approach (64% LDs). Present kickback at times. Defensively: INF - 72 MPH. Fundamental actions. Works low to the ground. Gets set into quality posture. Present glove skills showing soft hands and a quick exchange. Avg. foot quickness/range Shorter arm action. Avg. strength with present accuracy. Easy effort arm that works quick to release. Projects as a solid corner profile.
Pitching: Exclusive from the stretch. Uses a belt high knee lift. Smaller driveleg engagement. Lower half works in-line. Average block. Shorter AA in the back. Elbow works above shoulder into some inversion. Works to a normal 3/4 slot. FB worked 77-78. 2-seam type FB showing below average IVB and flashing decent ASR. SL worked 72-73 showing cutter-like shape flashing present carry with 3 inches of lateral break. CH was 68-71 showing similar action to FB getting only a small drop in IVB but great feel in-zone.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B Athletic movements with good instincts on the mound.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Long limbed with a short torso; large hands and feet.
Delivery: Upright into a slight dip/drive allows Aleman to stay behind the ball. Flat foot landing with weight balanced over leg.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm with repeatable mechanics from a high 3/4 slot. Athletic mover on the mound.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. FB works to all quadrants of the zone with fair command. Will run it in on RHH. T2129, 2017 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Whiff pitch. Velo plays way up because of the tunnelling off the FB. When down in the zone it's unhittable. T2248, 2216 average rpm.
CUT: 76-78 mph. Plays off FB very well coming from same tunnel; late life as it enters the zone; high whiff rate in-game.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 2.08 and 4.53 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Athletic movements with good instincts on the mound.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Long limbed with a short torso; large hands and feet.
Hit: RHH. Slight knee bend with hands at shoulder; sits into backside with the slightest hand movement; uses lower half very well to drive into the backside of the baseball. Maintains barrel plane through the zone; Knob to, barrel through approach; Has present hands speed with projectable strength. 60.5 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 268' max distance. Gaps hitter that projects a high doubles type hitter.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Arm plays at 3B where Aleman was able to make all throws and from multiple angles.
Defense: Got to every ball hit to him at 3B; showed range on slow hoppers; plays light on his feet.
ATH: 7.96 runner in the 60. 2.08 and 4.53 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Physical: 5-10, 165 pounds; Medium frame. Advanced physicality for a '27. Average swift athletic tester.
Offensively: RHH. Impressive BP round. Balanced stance that holds a flat bat. Smooth load/trigger. Gets engaged with back hip. Controlled leg lift trigger. Loads bat into a solid launch position. Some drift into contact at times. Natural barrel feel. Above avg. bat/hand speed. Connected swing. Slight uphill path. LD filled 2 rounds with an up the middle approach (64% LDs). Present kickback at times.
Defensively: INF - 72 MPH. Fundamental actions. Works low to the ground. Gets set into quality posture. Present glove skills showing soft hands and a quick exchange. Avg. foot quickness/range Shorter arm action. Avg. strength with present accuracy. Easy effort arm that works quick to release. Projects as a solid corner profile.
Pitching: Exclusive from the stretch. Uses a belt high knee lift. Smaller driveleg engagement. Lower half works in-line. Average block. Shorter AA in the back. Elbow works above shoulder into some inversion. Works to a normal 3/4 slot. FB worked 77-78. 2-seam type FB showing below average IVB and flashing decent ASR. SL worked 72-73 showing cutter-like shape flashing present carry with 3 inches of lateral break. CH was 68-71 showing similar action to FB getting only a small drop in IVB but great feel in-zone.