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.
Kieran Beman: LHP/1B, (2024) East Granby, CT. 5-foot-7, 160-pound. Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid In the infield, showed quick feet, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1886; Avg 1764). Shows some action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 1914; Avg 1823).
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Kieran Beman: LHP/1B, (2024) East Granby, CT. 5-foot-7, 160-pound. Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid In the infield, showed quick feet, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1886; Avg 1764). Shows some action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 1914; Avg 1823).