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 athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Malin provided an upside look against a talented lineup on Friday morning. Solid 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame. Fastball worked in the low-80s throughout, T84 mph early with arm-side run. Mixed in a curveball with 11/5 shape that worked in the low-70s and occasionally got swings and misses.
2/12/23
Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Evenly proportioned weight. Delivery: Shorter stride, upright delivery, balanced finish, works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Slight reach out of the glove, high 3/4 slot, loose arm. FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Slight arm side action, shows feel. T2187, 2081 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, shows depth at times. T2139, 1978 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Showed deception in arm speed, flashed above average action. T1743, 1560 average rpm.
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Malin provided an upside look against a talented lineup on Friday morning. Solid 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame. Fastball worked in the low-80s throughout, T84 mph early with arm-side run. Mixed in a curveball with 11/5 shape that worked in the low-70s and occasionally got swings and misses.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Evenly proportioned weight.
Delivery: Shorter stride, upright delivery, balanced finish, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Slight reach out of the glove, high 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Slight arm side action, shows feel. T2187, 2081 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, shows depth at times. T2139, 1978 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Showed deception in arm speed, flashed above average action. T1743, 1560 average rpm.