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.
Nicholas Bertrand, NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (FL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Large frame with room to grow. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery from a high-3/4 arm slot. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action. FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Ride. T2180, 2028 average rpm. SL: 75-78 mph. Sharp, late break. T2249, 2051 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Late fading action. T1546, 1485 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Large frame with room to grow.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery from a high-3/4 arm slot.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Ride. T2180, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Sharp, late break. T2249, 2051 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Late fading action. T1546, 1485 average rpm.