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 maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Positional ProfileRHP/2B Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Medium frame, solid lower half. Delivery: Longer arm stroke coming through a high-3/4 slot. Arm Action: . FB: T83.7, 82-83 mph. Stays on plane, commands this pitch. T2269, 2189 average rpm. CB: 66-69 mph. 1/7 shape, mirrors the fastball with late action as it moves through the zone. T2211, 2091 average rpm. CH: 73-76 mph. Stays on plane, keeps fastball arm speed. T2104, 1877 average rpm.
10/03/21
Thin frame with long levers. Ben has a repeatable delivery with good tempo. Dip to drive with strong lower half coil. OT release creates some ASR. Fastball 80-81 and a good curveball at 65-68 with depth... Changeup 75 mph. Strike thrower with lots of potential as he gains strength.
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Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Medium frame, solid lower half.
Delivery: Longer arm stroke coming through a high-3/4 slot.
Arm Action: .
FB: T83.7, 82-83 mph. Stays on plane, commands this pitch. T2269, 2189 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 1/7 shape, mirrors the fastball with late action as it moves through the zone. T2211, 2091 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Stays on plane, keeps fastball arm speed. T2104, 1877 average rpm.
Thin frame with long levers. Ben has a repeatable delivery with good tempo. Dip to drive with strong lower half coil. OT release creates some ASR. Fastball 80-81 and a good curveball at 65-68 with depth... Changeup 75 mph. Strike thrower with lots of potential as he gains strength.