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.
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.
Blake McHugh, Norco High (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong frame with present strength. Delivery: Gets deep into lower half, leads strong with hip. Arm Action: RH. High three quarters release. Short arm path that hides ball. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Sink and run on fastball that plays as a sinker. Consistently spots it on inner half. T2319, 2204 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. Sharp vertical break. Keeps ball low in the zone. T2473, 2436 average rpm. CH: 79-81 mph. Tight change up with arm side run. T1725, 1700 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong frame with present strength.
Delivery: Gets deep into lower half, leads strong with hip.
Arm Action: RH. High three quarters release. Short arm path that hides ball.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Sink and run on fastball that plays as a sinker. Consistently spots it on inner half. T2319, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Sharp vertical break. Keeps ball low in the zone. T2473, 2436 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Tight change up with arm side run. T1725, 1700 average rpm.