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.
Lincoln Trail JC commit. 6-foot-3, 200-pound, long-levered right-handed pitcher with strength throughout. Got the start on the mound for Naperville Central. Got the tide turned in the Redhawks favor early on, striking out three in the bottom of the first inning and working out of a bases loaded jam. Skidmore ended up going 5.2 innings, allowing four hits, one earned run, striking out eight and walking two. Skidmore works from an over-the-top slot and his 85-88 mph fastball stays on plane at the top of the zone, resulting in a number of swings and misses. He plays his top-to-bottom, downer, 70-72 mph curveball off that same plane and slot, making for an uncomfortable/tough at-bat at times. Skidmore has been one of the top arms for Naperville Central all spring.
7/15/20
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Delivery: Stretch only, tall and fall delivery, directional down the mound and lands front-toe closed. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot. FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Works straight, occasional finish through the zone. CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 shape, depth, lands for strikes. CH: 70-73 mph. Fastball arm speed, slight fade action at times.
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Lincoln Trail JC commit. 6-foot-3, 200-pound, long-levered right-handed pitcher with strength throughout. Got the start on the mound for Naperville Central. Got the tide turned in the Redhawks favor early on, striking out three in the bottom of the first inning and working out of a bases loaded jam. Skidmore ended up going 5.2 innings, allowing four hits, one earned run, striking out eight and walking two. Skidmore works from an over-the-top slot and his 85-88 mph fastball stays on plane at the top of the zone, resulting in a number of swings and misses. He plays his top-to-bottom, downer, 70-72 mph curveball off that same plane and slot, making for an uncomfortable/tough at-bat at times. Skidmore has been one of the top arms for Naperville Central all spring.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, tall and fall delivery, directional down the mound and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Works straight, occasional finish through the zone.
CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 shape, depth, lands for strikes.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fastball arm speed, slight fade action at times.