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
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.
Samuel Ferrier: LHP/1B, (2025) Bethel High School, CT. 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic strong frame. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a loose clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill falling off shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 79-81 mph; has sinking late action and command down in the zone. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2095). Showed arm side control and fading action on his changeup (72-73). He shows glove side command and swing and miss hard action on his 11/5 slider (69-70). (Max spin 1960; Avg 1685). Tons of projection, can spin the baseball.
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Samuel Ferrier: LHP/1B, (2025) Bethel High School, CT. 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic strong frame. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a loose clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill falling off shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 79-81 mph; has sinking late action and command down in the zone. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2095). Showed arm side control and fading action on his changeup (72-73). He shows glove side command and swing and miss hard action on his 11/5 slider (69-70). (Max spin 1960; Avg 1685). Tons of projection, can spin the baseball.