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.
Caden Jackson, Creekview (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Delivery: Shows smooth mechanics down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, with an over the top slot. FB: T78, 73-78 mph. Produces good spin and carries well through the zone. T2105, 1711 average rpm. CB: 63-65 mph. Good out pitch when down in the zone. T1808, 1718 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds.
Delivery: Shows smooth mechanics down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, with an over the top slot.
FB: T78, 73-78 mph. Produces good spin and carries well through the zone. T2105, 1711 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Good out pitch when down in the zone. T1808, 1718 average rpm.