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.
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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
I love the growth that Alex Barr showed at the Preseason All-State. Now standing at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds with a leaner, more athletic look - Barr peppered the zone with a heavy, 92-93, touching 93.7 mph fastball. Coming from a an over-the-top slot that allows the fastball to work downhill, Barr complimented the heater with two distinct breaking balls that showed differing properties. The curveball, his traditonal out-pitch, showed two-plane shape at 72-74 mph. The Indiana recruit has added a firm slider to his arsenal, as well, spinning it at 78-82 with up to 15" of horizontal and minimal depth, showing true sweeper properties. The added velocity + slider adds excitement to his arsenal, and Barr moves exceptionally well within the delivery with mobile hips that suggest even more growth can be had.
10/03/23
‘25 LHP Alex Barr (Canes Midwest National) - Indiana recruit. Sturdy, 6-foot-2, 215 pound southpaw. Tall inward turn at the top of the lift, swings to square. Mobile hips allow for a well-sequenced delivery. Ball jumps out of the hand - fastball worked 85-87 T 88 mph with carry to get above barrels. Big, 1/7 shape on the breaking ball, shows sharp bite, future out-pitch.
3/05/23
Position Profile: LHP Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy build Hit: LHH. Slow-tempo, toe tap to gather - from there uses a small leg kick combined with a lower hand load. Long, uphill swing. Looks to leverage the ball out front - pullside approach. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 92.1 mph. 345' max distance. Arm: LH. Defense: Run: 8.30 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: LHP Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy build Delivery: Back foot preset to lift - tall, inward turn at the top of the balance point, holds back hip well as he moves down the mound. Aggressive intent. Upright landing Arm Action: LH. Moderate arm action from a H 3/4 / OTT slot. More arm strength than arm speed FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Mostly in the zone - has life T2123, 2026 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. Feel for CB - shows 1/7 action w/ outstandind depth T2274, 2228 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. T1421, 1394 average rpm.
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‘25 LHP Alex Barr (Canes Midwest National) - Indiana recruit. Sturdy, 6-foot-2, 215 pound southpaw. Tall inward turn at the top of the lift, swings to square. Mobile hips allow for a well-sequenced delivery. Ball jumps out of the hand - fastball worked 85-87 T 88 mph with carry to get above barrels. Big, 1/7 shape on the breaking ball, shows sharp bite, future out-pitch.
Position Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy build
Hit: LHH. Slow-tempo, toe tap to gather - from there uses a small leg kick combined with a lower hand load. Long, uphill swing. Looks to leverage the ball out front - pullside approach.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 92.1 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: LH.
Defense:
Run: 8.30 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Sturdy build
Delivery: Back foot preset to lift - tall, inward turn at the top of the balance point, holds back hip well as he moves down the mound. Aggressive intent. Upright landing
Arm Action: LH. Moderate arm action from a H 3/4 / OTT slot. More arm strength than arm speed
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Mostly in the zone - has life T2123, 2026 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Feel for CB - shows 1/7 action w/ outstandind depth T2274, 2228 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. T1421, 1394 average rpm.