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 athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.50
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.
Elijah Alvarez, Norco (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength. Delivery: Short delivery from closed off stance. Body leans towards glove side at release. Arm Action: RH. Long over the top release. FB: Arm side run and sink from high release point. CB: Sharp vertical break. Keeps the ball low in the zone. CH: Traditional circle change-up. ATH: Gets into vertical position quickly.
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Elijah Alvarez, Norco (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength. Hit: RHH. Even stance with hands by his ear. Rests the bat on his shoulder. Shifts entire body during load. Quick swing through the zone. Power: Shoots the ball where it is pitched. Arm: RH. OF-69 mph. Three quarters release from the outfield. Defense: Athletic footwork that progresses towards his target. ATH: Gets into vertical position quickly.
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Short delivery from closed off stance. Body leans towards glove side at release.
Arm Action: RH. Long over the top release.
FB: Arm side run and sink from high release point.
CB: Sharp vertical break. Keeps the ball low in the zone.
CH: Traditional circle change-up.
ATH: Gets into vertical position quickly.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Even stance with hands by his ear. Rests the bat on his shoulder. Shifts entire body during load. Quick swing through the zone.
Power: Shoots the ball where it is pitched.
Arm: RH. OF-69 mph. Three quarters release from the outfield.
Defense: Athletic footwork that progresses towards his target.
ATH: Gets into vertical position quickly.