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
Fastball
Hop+
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.
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 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.
Horizon had 2022 RHP Gabriel Rodriguez (Eastern CC commit), on the bump, working 6 innings with 6K, 2H, and only 1ER. His fastball was 85-87mph, top 88mph. Did mix in a 2-seam 82-83 that had good ASR. His curveball was 72-73 that fell off the table. Gabriel attacked the zone and kept hitters off balance. Located all his pitches well.
5/25/20
Small side step transitions to pivot and his leg lift is controlled and waist high with slight coil. Easy rhythm to balance followed by an aggressive, tall to fall delivery. Stride foot opens with push through momentum. High 3⁄4 release with strong torso rotation and glove side leverage. Good sync in his delivery. Fastball sat 85-86 with good arm side run. CB/SL was 65-70 with good, late 11/5 break and downward plane. His changeup sits 73-74 with good feel in zone, although he slightly slows his arm down. Great tempo and repeatable delivery. One of the top follows in Colorado's 2022 class.
10/11/19
6-foot, 140-pound right-handed pitcher is a lean athlete with plenty of room for additional mass to be added to his frame. The arm works long and athletically with quick speed and some effort to get out front. Fastball sat 82-85 with some late life. He struggled with command at times but when he was in the zone, he induced swings and misses. Breaking ball featured tight spin and downer action at 73-75 mph.
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Horizon had 2022 RHP Gabriel Rodriguez (Eastern CC commit), on the bump, working 6 innings with 6K, 2H, and only 1ER. His fastball was 85-87mph, top 88mph. Did mix in a 2-seam 82-83 that had good ASR. His curveball was 72-73 that fell off the table. Gabriel attacked the zone and kept hitters off balance. Located all his pitches well.
Small side step transitions to pivot and his leg lift is controlled and waist high with slight coil. Easy rhythm to balance followed by an aggressive, tall to fall delivery. Stride foot opens with push through momentum. High 3⁄4 release with strong torso rotation and glove side leverage. Good sync in his delivery. Fastball sat 85-86 with good arm side run. CB/SL was 65-70 with good, late 11/5 break and downward plane. His changeup sits 73-74 with good feel in zone, although he slightly slows his arm down. Great tempo and repeatable delivery. One of the top follows in Colorado's 2022 class.
6-foot, 140-pound right-handed pitcher is a lean athlete with plenty of room for additional mass to be added to his frame. The arm works long and athletically with quick speed and some effort to get out front. Fastball sat 82-85 with some late life. He struggled with command at times but when he was in the zone, he induced swings and misses. Breaking ball featured tight spin and downer action at 73-75 mph.