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.
Daniel Margolies: LHP/1B, (2025) Cheshire Academy, CT. Connecticut Commit, 6-foot-1, 165-pound lean lanky frame. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose quick arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-87 mph; had running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1986; Avg 1933). Threw a 11/5 curveball (74-75) with sweeping action and glove side decent command. (Max spin 2121; Avg 1915). Had arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (76-77).
8/26/23
Daniel Margolies: LHP/1B, (2025) Cheshire Academy, CT. 6-foot-1, 155-pound athletic projectable frame. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showed above average arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-85 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2292; Avg 2198). His 11/5 curveball (70-71) had glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2118; Avg 2064). His changeup (72-73) had arm side command and gradual fading action.
7/26/23
Daniel Margolies: LHP/1B, (2025) Cheshire Academy, CT. 6-foot-1, 160-pound lanky athletic build. Projectable and above average on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a loose quick arm action with above average arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 85-86 mph; has running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. Had sweeping action and glove side sporadic control on his 11/5 curveball (70-71). His changeup (72-74) showed arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action.
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Daniel Margolies: LHP/1B, (2025) Cheshire Academy, CT. Connecticut Commit, 6-foot-1, 165-pound lean lanky frame. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose quick arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-87 mph; had running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1986; Avg 1933). Threw a 11/5 curveball (74-75) with sweeping action and glove side decent command. (Max spin 2121; Avg 1915). Had arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (76-77).
Daniel Margolies: LHP/1B, (2025) Cheshire Academy, CT. 6-foot-1, 155-pound athletic projectable frame. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showed above average arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-85 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2292; Avg 2198). His 11/5 curveball (70-71) had glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2118; Avg 2064). His changeup (72-73) had arm side command and gradual fading action.
Daniel Margolies: LHP/1B, (2025) Cheshire Academy, CT. 6-foot-1, 160-pound lanky athletic build. Projectable and above average on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a loose quick arm action with above average arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 85-86 mph; has running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. Had sweeping action and glove side sporadic control on his 11/5 curveball (70-71). His changeup (72-74) showed arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action.