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
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.
A right-handed pitcher, arm works from a 3/4 slot. Athletic delivery, repeats with ease. Mixed all three pitches, secondary stuff is good. FB: 83-85, CB: 74-75, CH: 73-75
6/25/24
Name: Matthew Chirumbolo
Positional Profile: Right-handed Pitcher
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds, average athletic frame, room for added weight gains, has some twitchiness to him.
Delivery: The delivery is uptempo, builds momentum down the mound, squares up on release of the baseball.
Arm Action: The arm action is short and quick, working from a ¾ slot.
FB: The fastball reached 85 mph, with life and action to it.
CB: The breaking ball is a legit pitch, can spin it at any time, clocked at 73 mph.
CH: Proper fade and action to changeup at 70-73 mph.
ATH: Moves well, athletic, holds runners, can field his position.
2/17/24
Matthew Chirumbolo: RHP, (2025) Lewis S. Mills High School, CT. 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic strong frame. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic strong balance point and in line downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1884; Avg 1826). Has slurvey action and glove side control on his 1/7 curveball (66-69). (Max spin 1926; Avg 1831). His changeup (67-69) showed fading swing and miss action and arm side command. Showed a quick arm, pounded the zone with all three pitches.
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Name: Matthew Chirumbolo
Positional Profile: Right-handed Pitcher
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds, average athletic frame, room for added weight gains, has some twitchiness to him.
Delivery: The delivery is uptempo, builds momentum down the mound, squares up on release of the baseball.
Arm Action: The arm action is short and quick, working from a ¾ slot.
FB: The fastball reached 85 mph, with life and action to it.
CB: The breaking ball is a legit pitch, can spin it at any time, clocked at 73 mph.
CH: Proper fade and action to changeup at 70-73 mph.
ATH: Moves well, athletic, holds runners, can field his position.
Matthew Chirumbolo: RHP, (2025) Lewis S. Mills High School, CT. 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic strong frame. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic strong balance point and in line downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1884; Avg 1826). Has slurvey action and glove side control on his 1/7 curveball (66-69). (Max spin 1926; Avg 1831). His changeup (67-69) showed fading swing and miss action and arm side command. Showed a quick arm, pounded the zone with all three pitches.