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.
Merrick Beamish, St Augustine (FL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic build with strong lower half. Delivery: Simple with authority. Arm Action: RH. Controlled consistent over the top release. FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Feel for zone with control. T2497, 2295 average rpm. CB: 75-77 mph. Superior late break, can control to both sides of plate. T2547, 2503 average rpm. SL: 76-79 mph. Above average break with cut action away from hitters. T2699, 2538 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic build with strong lower half.
Delivery: Simple with authority.
Arm Action: RH. Controlled consistent over the top release.
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Feel for zone with control. T2497, 2295 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Superior late break, can control to both sides of plate. T2547, 2503 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. Above average break with cut action away from hitters. T2699, 2538 average rpm.