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.
Will Elkins, Brookwood School (GA), 2023 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-foot-0, 157-pounds. Lean build, lots of time for more growth. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes walking down the mound. Arm Action: LH. Arm action is long with a full arm swing on the back-side, high 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Heavy sinking action. SL: 63-68 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual break. CH: 67-69 mph. Heavy fade and sink, tough pitch low in the zone.
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Will Elkins, Brookwood School (GA), 2023
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 157-pounds. Lean build, lots of time for more growth.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, lands square, finishes walking down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Arm action is long with a full arm swing on the back-side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Heavy sinking action.
SL: 63-68 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual break.
CH: 67-69 mph. Heavy fade and sink, tough pitch low in the zone.