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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
Parker Schuring (Huntley, 2023) is a 6-foot-3, 235-pound, uncommitted right-handed pitcher who has been on the rise this summer. Schuring was at it once again touching 86.9 mph with his fastball to go along with an above-average slider at 74-76 mph and an average of 2,327 rpm.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 235-pounds. Delivery: Simple operation with the ability to repeat, short point of balance with leg-lift, holds a slight bend in the back knee throughout stride, works in-line to the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 K, BB, R Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot. FB: T86.9, 84-86 mph. Plays with arm-side run through the zone. T2208, 2112 average rpm. SL: 75-76 mph. Above-average spin, bullet 10/4 shape. T2524, 2327 average rpm. CH: 76-79 mph. Flashed heavy fading action to the arm-side. T1774, 1609 average rpm.
2/12/22
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 240-pounds. Thick, durable frame. Strength throughout. Delivery: Low-effort, tall and fall delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber. Side saddle. Balanced and under control throughout. Works on line. Front side opens early at times. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. FB: T84.8, 83.6-84.7 mph. Plays straight. Consistently in and around the zone. T2225, 2188 average rpm. SL: 71.5-73.6 mph. 11/5 to 10/4 shape. Good feel. Depth. Flashed late break. T2151, 2018 average rpm. CH: 75.5-77.8 mph. Plays straight. Thrown with conviction. Tumble at times. T1543, 1538 average rpm.
1/31/21
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-foot-1, 220-pounds. Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, stays balanced throughout, controls his body and throws over a firm front side. Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke, flashed quickness out of a high 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Around the zone, comes out of the hand clean, slight arm-side-run at times. T2276, 2206 average rpm. CB: 65-68 mph. Thrown aggressively, flashed tight spin, 11/5 plane, and landed for strikes. T2417, 2177 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Feel for the zone, maintains arm speed, straight action. T1900, 1801 average rpm.
1/26/20
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pounds. Strong lower half. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, quiet hands. Simple swing, short, uphill bat path and a gap-to-gap approach. Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played with carry. Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork and clean transfers. Run: 5.33 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays straight. SL: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
12/07/19
Hitting: Open stance at the plate getting his hands through the zone with raw power. Smoked a few balls with authority up the middle. Shows a feel for the barrel. Posted an 82 mph exit velocity at the plate.
Fielding: In the infield moves light on his feet showing soft hands. Fields the ball out front while bringing it into his body prior to throwing from a 3/4 arm angle. Threw 72 mph across the diamond.
Pitching: On the mound works at a controlled pact keeping his hands letter high. Has a waist high balance point while turning inward driving well off his back leg. Creates clean glove and hand separation throwing with a short arm action. Fastball sat 77-78 mph with arm side run. Late sharp break on his curve on an 11/5 plan 62-63 mph.
1/27/19
5-foot-10, 180-pound right handed hitting first baseman and pitcher. Offensively, simple balanced setup, small leg kick, short stride, extension on the finish. Present bat speed, exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee, level barrel path with easy power, while maintaining rhythm throughout. Defensively, short arm action with a high ¾ slot, accurate arm, topped at 72 mph from first base. Ran 5.68 from home to first. On the mound, worked with smooth rhythm, high ¾ slot, short arm action, good balance point, regular effort, linear direction through target with closed landing. Fastball was thrown for strikes between 71-73 mph. Curveball had 10/4 shape with feel, 57-62 mph. Changeup had slight fade, with similar arm action to fastball, sitting between 62-64 mph.
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Parker Schuring (Huntley, 2023) is a 6-foot-3, 235-pound, uncommitted right-handed pitcher who has been on the rise this summer. Schuring was at it once again touching 86.9 mph with his fastball to go along with an above-average slider at 74-76 mph and an average of 2,327 rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 235-pounds.
Delivery: Simple operation with the ability to repeat, short point of balance with leg-lift, holds a slight bend in the back knee throughout stride, works in-line to the plate. In-game stats: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 K, BB, R
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.9, 84-86 mph. Plays with arm-side run through the zone. T2208, 2112 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Above-average spin, bullet 10/4 shape. T2524, 2327 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Flashed heavy fading action to the arm-side. T1774, 1609 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 240-pounds. Thick, durable frame. Strength throughout.
Delivery: Low-effort, tall and fall delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber. Side saddle. Balanced and under control throughout. Works on line. Front side opens early at times.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84.8, 83.6-84.7 mph. Plays straight. Consistently in and around the zone. T2225, 2188 average rpm.
SL: 71.5-73.6 mph. 11/5 to 10/4 shape. Good feel. Depth. Flashed late break. T2151, 2018 average rpm.
CH: 75.5-77.8 mph. Plays straight. Thrown with conviction. Tumble at times. T1543, 1538 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 220-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, stays balanced throughout, controls his body and throws over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke, flashed quickness out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Around the zone, comes out of the hand clean, slight arm-side-run at times. T2276, 2206 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Thrown aggressively, flashed tight spin, 11/5 plane, and landed for strikes. T2417, 2177 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Feel for the zone, maintains arm speed, straight action. T1900, 1801 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, quiet hands. Simple swing, short, uphill bat path and a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played with carry.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Run: 5.33 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays straight.
SL: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
Hitting: Open stance at the plate getting his hands through the zone with raw power. Smoked a few balls with authority up the middle. Shows a feel for the barrel. Posted an 82 mph exit velocity at the plate.
Fielding: In the infield moves light on his feet showing soft hands. Fields the ball out front while bringing it into his body prior to throwing from a 3/4 arm angle. Threw 72 mph across the diamond.
Pitching: On the mound works at a controlled pact keeping his hands letter high. Has a waist high balance point while turning inward driving well off his back leg. Creates clean glove and hand separation throwing with a short arm action. Fastball sat 77-78 mph with arm side run. Late sharp break on his curve on an 11/5 plan 62-63 mph.
5-foot-10, 180-pound right handed hitting first baseman and pitcher. Offensively, simple balanced setup, small leg kick, short stride, extension on the finish. Present bat speed, exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee, level barrel path with easy power, while maintaining rhythm throughout. Defensively, short arm action with a high ¾ slot, accurate arm, topped at 72 mph from first base. Ran 5.68 from home to first. On the mound, worked with smooth rhythm, high ¾ slot, short arm action, good balance point, regular effort, linear direction through target with closed landing. Fastball was thrown for strikes between 71-73 mph. Curveball had 10/4 shape with feel, 57-62 mph. Changeup had slight fade, with similar arm action to fastball, sitting between 62-64 mph.