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 highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
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.
In a big-time matchup against a quality lineup, Morgan stepped up and showed some of the best stuff we’ve seen from him. With a low heart rate and explosive arm speed, the Mizzou commit attacked with a heavy dose of the fastball/slider combo. Jumping out of the hand from a low three-quarters slot, Morgan creates good carry through the zone with run at 89-91 that gets on top of hitters quickly. Slider feel is evident at 73-77 with the ability to manipulate shape to both add and subtract sweep as well as land for in-zone misses. The overall athleticism stands out for Morgan on the mound at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds with real starting traits. High upside for Morgan.
7/22/22
Underclass Games - Pitcher Analysis
Positional Profile: RHP One of the most explosive arms in the state with a swing and miss FB/SL combo. Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Highly athletic with lean strength throughout, muscular build. Delivery: Works only from stretch, an athlete, methodical, good rhythm to balance point as he loads hips, easy effort down the mound, explosive, works works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, explosive arm speed, gets extended through a 3/4 slot, quick acceleration. FB: T90.8, 89.1-90.5 mph. Riding life up in the zone, swing and miss pitch, good feel for. T2337, 2116 average rpm. SL: 75.1-77.3 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, tunnels well off fastball, swing and miss pitch, feel for.. T2422, 2281 average rpm.
6/07/22
DeShawn Morgan, North Paulding (GA), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP One of the most explosive arms in the state with a swing and miss FB/SL combo. Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Highly athletic with lean strength throughout, muscular build. Delivery: Works only from stretch, an athlete, methodical, good rhythm to balance point as he loads hips, easy effort down the mound, explosive, works works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over. Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, explosive arm speed, gets extended through a 3/4 slot, quick acceleration. FB: T90.8, 89.1-90.5 mph. Riding life up in the zone, swing and miss pitch, good feel for. T2337, 2116 average rpm. SL: 75.1-77.3 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, tunnels well off fastball, swing and miss pitch, feel for.. T2422, 2281 average rpm.
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Underclass Games - Pitcher Analysis
Positional Profile: RHP One of the most explosive arms in the state with a swing and miss FB/SL combo.
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Highly athletic with lean strength throughout, muscular build.
Delivery: Works only from stretch, an athlete, methodical, good rhythm to balance point as he loads hips, easy effort down the mound, explosive, works works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, explosive arm speed, gets extended through a 3/4 slot, quick acceleration.
FB: T90.8, 89.1-90.5 mph. Riding life up in the zone, swing and miss pitch, good feel for. T2337, 2116 average rpm.
SL: 75.1-77.3 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, tunnels well off fastball, swing and miss pitch, feel for.. T2422, 2281 average rpm.
DeShawn Morgan, North Paulding (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP One of the most explosive arms in the state with a swing and miss FB/SL combo.
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Highly athletic with lean strength throughout, muscular build.
Delivery: Works only from stretch, an athlete, methodical, good rhythm to balance point as he loads hips, easy effort down the mound, explosive, works works on-line, lands square, finishes crossing over.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, explosive arm speed, gets extended through a 3/4 slot, quick acceleration.
FB: T90.8, 89.1-90.5 mph. Riding life up in the zone, swing and miss pitch, good feel for. T2337, 2116 average rpm.
SL: 75.1-77.3 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, tunnels well off fastball, swing and miss pitch, feel for.. T2422, 2281 average rpm.