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.
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.
Michael Cascino, A3 Academy (FL), 2025 Tennessee Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Tall, strong upper half, room for growth. Delivery: Clean controlled over the top windup. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, ball jumps out the hand.. FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Accurate in the zone and freezes hitters. T2227, 1998 average rpm. SL: 75-79 mph. Strong late break for swing and miss. T2132, 1976 average rpm. SPLT: 75-75 mph. Late drop, fools hitters.
6/01/22
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot, 150-pounds. Medium frame, lean with room for growth.
Delivery: Compact delivery, long stride. Arm Action: RH. Quick, full arm action. 3/4 arm slot. FB: T86.1, 84-86 mph. Late life, arm side run. CB: 75-76 mph. Tight spin. CH: 81-82 mph. Slight fading action.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Tall, strong upper half, room for growth.
Delivery: Clean controlled over the top windup.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot, ball jumps out the hand..
FB: T90, 86-89 mph. Accurate in the zone and freezes hitters. T2227, 1998 average rpm.
SL: 75-79 mph. Strong late break for swing and miss. T2132, 1976 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-75 mph. Late drop, fools hitters.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 150-pounds. Medium frame, lean with room for growth.
Delivery: Compact delivery, long stride.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, full arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86.1, 84-86 mph. Late life, arm side run.
CB: 75-76 mph. Tight spin.
CH: 81-82 mph. Slight fading action.