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.
Uncommitted. Gave a brief but upside look out of the ‘pen for Morris. Struggled to command it at times, but also struck out five in 2.1 innings of work. The right-hander delivered a heavy dose of fastballs, topping out at 86 mph and sitting mostly in the 82-85 mph range. Flashed a downer 11/5 curveball in the upper-70s. Low-effort operation with more in the tank, front side leaks open early at times potentially leading to scattered accuracy but could be cleaned up.
2/24/23
RHP Hayden Hutchcraft (Morris, 2025) is listed at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds with a frame that oozes upside. Showcasing a three-pitch mix that is headlined by his fastball that sat 83-85 mph (T85.8) with sink and hard running action, geared to put the ball on the ground. Hutchcraft has two offspeed that are still developing, the first being his curveball that flashed 10/4 break that he throws hard, and a changeup with hard running action.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable build. Delivery: Tall and fall, closed land. Arm Action: RH. Loose, full arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Sinks, hard running action, flashed feel for the bottom part of the zone. T1974, 1835 average rpm. CB: 75-78 mph. Developing feel, flashed 10/4 shape. T2170, 1987 average rpm. CH: 74-77 mph. Developing feel, hard running action. T1825, 1690 average rpm.
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Uncommitted. Gave a brief but upside look out of the ‘pen for Morris. Struggled to command it at times, but also struck out five in 2.1 innings of work. The right-hander delivered a heavy dose of fastballs, topping out at 86 mph and sitting mostly in the 82-85 mph range. Flashed a downer 11/5 curveball in the upper-70s. Low-effort operation with more in the tank, front side leaks open early at times potentially leading to scattered accuracy but could be cleaned up.
RHP Hayden Hutchcraft (Morris, 2025) is listed at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds with a frame that oozes upside. Showcasing a three-pitch mix that is headlined by his fastball that sat 83-85 mph (T85.8) with sink and hard running action, geared to put the ball on the ground. Hutchcraft has two offspeed that are still developing, the first being his curveball that flashed 10/4 break that he throws hard, and a changeup with hard running action.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable build.
Delivery: Tall and fall, closed land.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, full arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Sinks, hard running action, flashed feel for the bottom part of the zone. T1974, 1835 average rpm.
CB: 75-78 mph. Developing feel, flashed 10/4 shape. T2170, 1987 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Developing feel, hard running action. T1825, 1690 average rpm.