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.
Ryon Smith, The First Academy (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Stocky and tall frame. Delivery: Up-tempo, tall and fall action. Arm Action: RH. Fast arm action, long and loose. Straight 3/4 slot. FB: T89, 84-88 mph. Heavy armside run with late life. T2279, 2071 average rpm. SL: 72-75 mph. Sharp and controlled, 10/4 break. T2120, 1933 average rpm. ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Ryon Smith, The First Academy (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Stocky and tall frame. Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright and open setup. Short and quick leg lift load action. Handsy swing path direct to ball. 68.3 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 378' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Long, easy H 3/4 arm action. Defense: Soft hands, fields ball outfront with clean transfers. ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Stocky and tall frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo, tall and fall action.
Arm Action: RH. Fast arm action, long and loose. Straight 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 84-88 mph. Heavy armside run with late life. T2279, 2071 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. Sharp and controlled, 10/4 break. T2120, 1933 average rpm.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Stocky and tall frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright and open setup. Short and quick leg lift load action. Handsy swing path direct to ball. 68.3 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 378' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Long, easy H 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, fields ball outfront with clean transfers.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.