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.
Thomas Achey, The First Academy (FL), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build. Delivery: Smooth and repeatable. He utilizes a compact delivery, generating good momentum toward the plate. Arm Action: LH. Arm action is clean, maintains a consistent release point. FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Consistent control that generates late movement. T2188, 1994 average rpm. SL: 71-75 mph. Tight, late-breaking action. T2330, 2197 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Maintains arm speed well. T1430, 1374 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Smooth and repeatable. He utilizes a compact delivery, generating good momentum toward the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Arm action is clean, maintains a consistent release point.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Consistent control that generates late movement. T2188, 1994 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Tight, late-breaking action. T2330, 2197 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Maintains arm speed well. T1430, 1374 average rpm.