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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
One of the better rounds of BP on the day came from INF Lucas Donaldson (Warren Township, 2028), as the right-handed hitter displayed easy effort into a loose, flat path, creating extension through the ball with balance through impact and a repeatable stroke.
2/10/24
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, gets the lower-half moving in-line down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, has arm-speed out front. High 3/4 arm slot. FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Cutting action, clean out of the hand. T1421, 1336 average rpm. SL: 58-60 mph. 10/4 bite. Plays with depth at times at the bottom of the zone. T1707, 1648 average rpm. CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, throws for strikes, similar characteristics to the fastball. T1337, 1234 average rpm.
2/10/24
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, minimal stride, quiet hands load, linear lower half. Easy effort, loose stroke, flat path with extension out front, repeats, balanced through impact. Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 232’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF- 60 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot. Defense: Has some bounce, sure-handed, fields ball to body, works well laterally. Run: 4.10 30-yard dash.
2/11/23
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic, strong lower half. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch movements. Long swing, stays through the zone, fluid throughout, balanced finish. Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 191’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. OF - 66 mph. OF: Compact, 3/4 slot. INF: High 3/4 slot. Defense: OF: Active feet, soft hands, fields in stride, works on-line to home. INF: Steady actions, two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, moves well side-to-side. Run: 4.29 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts feet staggered with front foot closer to third, medium leg-lift, stride works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot. FB: T64, 59-64 mph. Plays with cutting action at times. T1576, 1403 average rpm. SL: 58-60 mph. Short 10/4 shape. T1649, 1567 average rpm. CH: 60-62 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T1316, 1302 average rpm.
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One of the better rounds of BP on the day came from INF Lucas Donaldson (Warren Township, 2028), as the right-handed hitter displayed easy effort into a loose, flat path, creating extension through the ball with balance through impact and a repeatable stroke.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, gets the lower-half moving in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, has arm-speed out front. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Cutting action, clean out of the hand. T1421, 1336 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. 10/4 bite. Plays with depth at times at the bottom of the zone. T1707, 1648 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, throws for strikes, similar characteristics to the fastball. T1337, 1234 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, minimal stride, quiet hands load, linear lower half. Easy effort, loose stroke, flat path with extension out front, repeats, balanced through impact.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF- 60 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Has some bounce, sure-handed, fields ball to body, works well laterally.
Run: 4.10 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch movements. Long swing, stays through the zone, fluid throughout, balanced finish.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 191’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. OF - 66 mph. OF: Compact, 3/4 slot. INF: High 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Active feet, soft hands, fields in stride, works on-line to home. INF: Steady actions, two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, moves well side-to-side.
Run: 4.29 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts feet staggered with front foot closer to third, medium leg-lift, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 59-64 mph. Plays with cutting action at times. T1576, 1403 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. Short 10/4 shape. T1649, 1567 average rpm.
CH: 60-62 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T1316, 1302 average rpm.