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.
Sam Crossen, Northwest Whitefield High School (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Up-tempo, explosive down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Arm side run, solid command. T2213, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Late break, tight spin. T2132, 2066 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Depth, some fading life late. T1713, 1694 average rpm.
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