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.
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.
Positional Profile: RHP One of the top arms in the class with present swing and miss stuff. Body: 6-foot-1, 172-pounds. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, shoulders work uphill, strong front side leads as it drives south, stays behind the ball, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright with a bounce to his step. Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm, somewhat rotational, elite arm speed, over-the-top slot. FB: T88.9, 86.7-88.3 mph. Sinking action with hard tilt. T2001, 1735 average rpm. CB: 74.2-76.7 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, aggressively throws, potential swing and miss pitch. T2427, 2394 average rpm. CH: 76.1-78.9 mph. Heavy sink. T1329, 1329 average rpm.
6/25/22
16u National
6-foot-1, 174-pound right-handed pitcher, proportional build, broad shoulders, athletic with room for more strength. Advanced arm strength for age. Works from a ¾ slot with a high front side, quick arm speed. Fastball sat 85-87, has been up to 90 in the past, sinking action. Curveball, 72-74, up to 2400 rpm, manipulates shape between 11/5 and sweeping.
6/07/22
Positional Profile: RHP One of the top arms in the class with present swing and miss stuff.
Body: 6-foot-1, 172-pounds. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, shoulders work uphill, strong front side leads as it drives south, stays behind the ball, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright with a bounce to his step. Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm, somewhat rotational, elite arm speed, over-the-top slot. FB: T88.9, 86.7-88.3 mph. Sinking action with hard tilt. T2001, 1735 average rpm. CB: 74.2-76.7 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, aggressively throws, potential swing and miss pitch. T2427, 2394 average rpm. CH: 76.1-78.9 mph. Heavy sink. T1329, 1329 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP One of the top arms in the class with present swing and miss stuff.
Body: 6-foot-1, 172-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, shoulders work uphill, strong front side leads as it drives south, stays behind the ball, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright with a bounce to his step.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm, somewhat rotational, elite arm speed, over-the-top slot.
FB: T88.9, 86.7-88.3 mph. Sinking action with hard tilt. T2001, 1735 average rpm.
CB: 74.2-76.7 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, aggressively throws, potential swing and miss pitch. T2427, 2394 average rpm.
CH: 76.1-78.9 mph. Heavy sink. T1329, 1329 average rpm.
16u National
6-foot-1, 174-pound right-handed pitcher, proportional build, broad shoulders, athletic with room for more strength. Advanced arm strength for age. Works from a ¾ slot with a high front side, quick arm speed. Fastball sat 85-87, has been up to 90 in the past, sinking action. Curveball, 72-74, up to 2400 rpm, manipulates shape between 11/5 and sweeping.
Positional Profile: RHP One of the top arms in the class with present swing and miss stuff.
Body: 6-foot-1, 172-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, shoulders work uphill, strong front side leads as it drives south, stays behind the ball, works on-line, lands square, finishes upright with a bounce to his step.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm, somewhat rotational, elite arm speed, over-the-top slot.
FB: T88.9, 86.7-88.3 mph. Sinking action with hard tilt. T2001, 1735 average rpm.
CB: 74.2-76.7 mph. 11/5 shape, depth, sharp action, aggressively throws, potential swing and miss pitch. T2427, 2394 average rpm.
CH: 76.1-78.9 mph. Heavy sink. T1329, 1329 average rpm.