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.
5-10/175, added 15 lbs of muscle, especially lower half, looking strong...arguably the best high school pitcher in Hawaii in 2023...excellent rhythm, tempo, delivery & mound presence, looks like a pro...seen him up to 89 w/command & 2300+ spin...CHG is best out-pitch, excellent feel & deception w/+confidence, can throw in any count, advanced touch & command, ends up at least plus, equally effective vs LH/RHH's...plus feel for true SL, doesn't have crazy spin but ability to command plays SL up, induces chase-K's vs RHH's often...K-out pitcher, feel ends up a low BB rate guy...quiet & reserved off the field, completely different demeanor on the mound as fiery competitor...big game pitcher, cool under pressure, exudes confidence, a winner...truly feel will prove a lot of doubters wrong...would have 10+ big DI offers if was 6-02, should already be committed...reminds me of David Cone...#10 ranked Hawaii 2025...strong DI recruit.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
5-10/175, added 15 lbs of muscle, especially lower half, looking strong...arguably the best high school pitcher in Hawaii in 2023...excellent rhythm, tempo, delivery & mound presence, looks like a pro...seen him up to 89 w/command & 2300+ spin...CHG is best out-pitch, excellent feel & deception w/+confidence, can throw in any count, advanced touch & command, ends up at least plus, equally effective vs LH/RHH's...plus feel for true SL, doesn't have crazy spin but ability to command plays SL up, induces chase-K's vs RHH's often...K-out pitcher, feel ends up a low BB rate guy...quiet & reserved off the field, completely different demeanor on the mound as fiery competitor...big game pitcher, cool under pressure, exudes confidence, a winner...truly feel will prove a lot of doubters wrong...would have 10+ big DI offers if was 6-02, should already be committed...reminds me of David Cone...#10 ranked Hawaii 2025...strong DI recruit.