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 maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 5-8, 220-pounds. Strong, sturdy.
Delivery: Up-tempo drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 76-80 mph. Armside sink, command around the zone. T2186, 1936 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 break. Flashes sharp low in the zone. T2252, 2220 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight 10/4 break. T2048, 2026 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-8, 220-pounds.
Delivery: High intent, drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Compact 3/4 arm action.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Slight run. T2199, 2081 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 action. T2398, 2251 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Early fading actions. T2224, 2161 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-8, 220-pounds. Stocky, strong frame.
Delivery: Quick downhill, drop and drive delivery
Arm Action: LH. Controlled and loose 3/4 arm action. High effort.
FB: T80.2, 77-80 mph. Controlled with tight spin. Natural armside run. T2298, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Feel to spin. Swing and miss pitch. T2374, 2208 average rpm.
SL: 68-73 mph. Command gloveside. Tight spinning 9/4 action. T2363, 2287 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 210-pounds. Stocky frame.
Delivery: Quick downhill, drop and drive action.
Arm Action: LH. Loose high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77.7, 74-77 mph. Running action, heavy FB.
CB: 64-69 mph. Tight spin.