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.
Matthew Porta, Carrollwood Day School (FL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-10, 215-pounds. Stocky frame with balanced upper/lower strength. Delivery: Steady windup with short stride. Arm Action: RH. Clean 3/4 overhand slot with follow through. FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Great promise with control. T2407, 2231 average rpm. SL: 73-77 mph. Matches up good w/ FB and loops away from batters. T2049, 1995 average rpm. CH: 74-74 mph. Average drop with low usage. T1953, 1953 average rpm.
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Matthew Porta, Carrollwood Day School (FL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-10, 215-pounds. Solid body. Proportional limbs. Room to add strength. Delivery: High leg kick. Deliberate, drop and drive delivery. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm action. FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Arm side run with slight sink. T2283, 2238 average rpm. SL: 72-74 mph. Gradual SL. 10/4 shape. T2072, 2036 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Circle change action. T1949, 1874 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 215-pounds. Stocky frame with balanced upper/lower strength.
Delivery: Steady windup with short stride.
Arm Action: RH. Clean 3/4 overhand slot with follow through.
FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Great promise with control. T2407, 2231 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Matches up good w/ FB and loops away from batters. T2049, 1995 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Average drop with low usage. T1953, 1953 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 215-pounds. Solid body. Proportional limbs. Room to add strength.
Delivery: High leg kick. Deliberate, drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm action.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Arm side run with slight sink. T2283, 2238 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Gradual SL. 10/4 shape. T2072, 2036 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Circle change action. T1949, 1874 average rpm.