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.
Robert Parker, LaGrange (GA), 2024 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Delivery: Effortless delivery. Athletic mover. Arm Action: RH. Clean action. Athletic, over the top slot. FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Some sink down in the zone. T2172, 2010 average rpm. CB: 66-69 mph. Good spin. Efficient movement in the zone. T2269, 2021 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Late life with fading action down in the zone. T1412, 1299 average rpm. ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.52 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
10/28/23
Robert Parker, LaGrange (GA), 2024 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Hit: RHH. Tall athletic setup. Gets on-plane well, keeps a strong front side. 73.4 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 337' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Long/over the top arm motion. Defense: Good glove. Shows good mechanics. ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.52 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Effortless delivery. Athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. Clean action. Athletic, over the top slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Some sink down in the zone. T2172, 2010 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Good spin. Efficient movement in the zone. T2269, 2021 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Late life with fading action down in the zone. T1412, 1299 average rpm.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.52 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall athletic setup. Gets on-plane well, keeps a strong front side. 73.4 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Long/over the top arm motion.
Defense: Good glove. Shows good mechanics.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.52 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.