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.
Nico Hamilton, Etiwanda High (CA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong frame with present strength. Delivery: Stands tall throughout delivery, leads with front hip. Arm Action: RH. Short arm delivery over the top. FB: T83, 83-83 mph. Straight fastball, issues missing up in the zone. T1921, 1851 average rpm. CB: 70-71 mph. T2000, 1940 average rpm. SL: Plays as a slurve, lots of horizontal and vertical break. CH: 76-78 mph. Traditional circle change up. Consistently hits the target. T1603, 1494 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong frame with present strength.
Delivery: Stands tall throughout delivery, leads with front hip.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm delivery over the top.
FB: T83, 83-83 mph. Straight fastball, issues missing up in the zone. T1921, 1851 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. T2000, 1940 average rpm.
SL: Plays as a slurve, lots of horizontal and vertical break.
CH: 76-78 mph. Traditional circle change up. Consistently hits the target. T1603, 1494 average rpm.