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
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: LHP/1B Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Wide-shouldered, athletic, strong build. Delivery: Athletic tall and fall type delivery. Deliberate and controlled throughout. Level shoulders. Works on line. Arm Action: LH. Quick, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. FB: T87.6, 84.6-86.9 mph. Plays straight with life through the zone. T2408, 2324 average rpm. SL: 78.0-79.1 mph. 2/8 shape. Sharp, late break. T2583, 2202 average rpm. CH: 79.2-80.1 mph. Feel for the zone. T1908, 1758 average rpm.
1/31/21
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pounds. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, some effort, leveled shoulders, works in line, recoil finish. Arm Action: LH. Short quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Works downhill, plays straight, thrown for strikes. T2345, 2245 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp 1/7 action, T2412, 2340 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. Breaks late, sharp 2/8 action. T2426, 2341 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, minimal load, toe tap stride. Strong, quick hands, short barrel path, power gap-to-gap approach. Power: 91.92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.43 mph. 314’ max distance. Arm: LH. INF - 78 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Works through the baseball, athletic around the bag, quick turn to second. Run: 4.66 runner in the 60.
1/31/21
LHP Chandler Alderman (North Boone): Yet another high-follow uncommitted left-handed arm who made a strong impression on Sunday. Alderman, also a quarterback on the football team, sports a wide-shouldered, athletic, 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame and controls his body well, given his age and frame. The arm and delivery work clean and he consistently worked his low-80’s fastball (up from 76-78 mph this fall) down in the zone with tilt and an average spin rate of 2246 rpm. He also showed feel for his entire arsenal, including a curveball and slider that played in the low-to-mid 70’s with tight spin (2341 rpm average for both).
10/03/20
6-foot-4, 190-pound, strong-bodied, physically-advanced, left-handed pitcher. Started on the mound for Pro Player on Sunday. Methodical, controlled delivery, repeated well for his age and size. Controls his body, works downhill and threw a high-volume of strikes throughout his start. Fastball works straight, showed control, creates angle, sat 76-78 mph. Best secondary looks to be a tight slider thrown at 71 mph. Thrown with arm speed, confidence and feel; short wrinkle, tunnels off fastball, 1/7 shape. Follow 2023 left-handed pitcher in the Illinois’ 2023 class.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Wide-shouldered, athletic, strong build.
Delivery: Athletic tall and fall type delivery. Deliberate and controlled throughout. Level shoulders. Works on line.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T87.6, 84.6-86.9 mph. Plays straight with life through the zone. T2408, 2324 average rpm.
SL: 78.0-79.1 mph. 2/8 shape. Sharp, late break. T2583, 2202 average rpm.
CH: 79.2-80.1 mph. Feel for the zone. T1908, 1758 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, some effort, leveled shoulders, works in line, recoil finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Works downhill, plays straight, thrown for strikes. T2345, 2245 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp 1/7 action, T2412, 2340 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Breaks late, sharp 2/8 action. T2426, 2341 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, minimal load, toe tap stride. Strong, quick hands, short barrel path, power gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91.92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.43 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 78 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works through the baseball, athletic around the bag, quick turn to second.
Run: 4.66 runner in the 60.
LHP Chandler Alderman (North Boone): Yet another high-follow uncommitted left-handed arm who made a strong impression on Sunday. Alderman, also a quarterback on the football team, sports a wide-shouldered, athletic, 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame and controls his body well, given his age and frame. The arm and delivery work clean and he consistently worked his low-80’s fastball (up from 76-78 mph this fall) down in the zone with tilt and an average spin rate of 2246 rpm. He also showed feel for his entire arsenal, including a curveball and slider that played in the low-to-mid 70’s with tight spin (2341 rpm average for both).
6-foot-4, 190-pound, strong-bodied, physically-advanced, left-handed pitcher. Started on the mound for Pro Player on Sunday. Methodical, controlled delivery, repeated well for his age and size. Controls his body, works downhill and threw a high-volume of strikes throughout his start. Fastball works straight, showed control, creates angle, sat 76-78 mph. Best secondary looks to be a tight slider thrown at 71 mph. Thrown with arm speed, confidence and feel; short wrinkle, tunnels off fastball, 1/7 shape. Follow 2023 left-handed pitcher in the Illinois’ 2023 class.