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 highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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.
Oklahoma commit. 6-foot-8, 260-pound, physically-imposing, extra-large frame. Calm, competitive composure on the mound, never seems sped up or in a hurry. Came out of the bullpen and threw two no-hit innings, recording every out via a strikeout. Long quick arm action from a ¾ slot. Attacked and challenged hitters primarily with his fastball that sat at 90 mph, touching 91; gets finish and late run through the zone. Only threw a couple of curveballs, one to freeze a hitter after a long at-bat; 1/7 shape, depth, 75 mph. Also showed a changeup at 79 mph. High-level arm in the 2022 class.
3/20/21
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-7, 230-pounds. Large, physically advanced frame. Delivery: Smooth delivery, repeatable action, leg kicks out in stride, lands slightly open, works in line to target, athletic finish. Arm Action: LH. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Arm side run, ball carries out hand, plays arm side. T2455, 2369 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashes feel. T1959, 1897 average rpm. SL: 75-78 mph. Action toward glove side, arm speed similar to fastball. T2007, 1962 average rpm. CH: 74-80 mph. Sink/fade action, feel for strikes. T1793, 1628 average rpm.
10/18/20
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-8, 230-pounds. Extra large, workhorse frame, strong overall build. Delivery: Subtle rocker step into uptempo lift and landing, works to glove side with aggressive third base side finish. Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot, above average arm speed and strength. FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays with arm-side run, above average spin and finish through the zone. Played with control. CB: 70-72 mph. Gradual action, slight arm decel, showed ability to land for strikes. CH: 77-79 mph. Slight arm-side action, played around the zone. CUT: 79-82 mph. Showed cut to glove side with control.
2/16/20
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-foot-6, 219-pounds. Physically-imposing build. Wide-shouldered, strong frame. Delivery: Controlled tall and fall delivery, works on-line, controls his body and lands square. Arm Action: LH. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Lively out of the hand, late jump through the zone, occasional arm-side-action. CB: 76-78 mph. Thrown aggressively with intent, sharp 1/7 action, short tight wrinkle. CH: 78-80 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays well off fastball, feel for the zone, fade action.
9/14/19
6-foot-6, 220-pound, extra-large, well-proportioned, physical, left-handed pitcher. Repeated his delivery and slot well given his extra-large frame. Worked downhill with a heavy 83-86 mph fastball, swing-and-miss in the zone. High-follow 2022 left-handed pitcher.
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Oklahoma commit. 6-foot-8, 260-pound, physically-imposing, extra-large frame. Calm, competitive composure on the mound, never seems sped up or in a hurry. Came out of the bullpen and threw two no-hit innings, recording every out via a strikeout. Long quick arm action from a ¾ slot. Attacked and challenged hitters primarily with his fastball that sat at 90 mph, touching 91; gets finish and late run through the zone. Only threw a couple of curveballs, one to freeze a hitter after a long at-bat; 1/7 shape, depth, 75 mph. Also showed a changeup at 79 mph. High-level arm in the 2022 class.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-7, 230-pounds. Large, physically advanced frame.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, repeatable action, leg kicks out in stride, lands slightly open, works in line to target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Arm side run, ball carries out hand, plays arm side. T2455, 2369 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashes feel. T1959, 1897 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Action toward glove side, arm speed similar to fastball. T2007, 1962 average rpm.
CH: 74-80 mph. Sink/fade action, feel for strikes. T1793, 1628 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-8, 230-pounds. Extra large, workhorse frame, strong overall build.
Delivery: Subtle rocker step into uptempo lift and landing, works to glove side with aggressive third base side finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot, above average arm speed and strength.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Plays with arm-side run, above average spin and finish through the zone. Played with control.
CB: 70-72 mph. Gradual action, slight arm decel, showed ability to land for strikes.
CH: 77-79 mph. Slight arm-side action, played around the zone.
CUT: 79-82 mph. Showed cut to glove side with control.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-6, 219-pounds. Physically-imposing build. Wide-shouldered, strong frame.
Delivery: Controlled tall and fall delivery, works on-line, controls his body and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Lively out of the hand, late jump through the zone, occasional arm-side-action.
CB: 76-78 mph. Thrown aggressively with intent, sharp 1/7 action, short tight wrinkle.
CH: 78-80 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays well off fastball, feel for the zone, fade action.
6-foot-6, 220-pound, extra-large, well-proportioned, physical, left-handed pitcher. Repeated his delivery and slot well given his extra-large frame. Worked downhill with a heavy 83-86 mph fastball, swing-and-miss in the zone. High-follow 2022 left-handed pitcher.