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.
Braylen Hands, William Henry Harrison High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Lean build Delivery: Feel delivery. High leg kick with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands slightly open, fall-off finish. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a H 3/4 slot. FB: Some ASR w/ avg command. CB: Tight w/ some depth. CH: Arm side fade. ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
8/13/23
Braylen Hands, William Henry Harrison High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Lean build Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance. Compact hand load with a short stride. Loose, level swing. Well sequenced swing. Gap-to-gap approach. Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 300' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Moderate arm action from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Controlled footwork, soft hands, lengthy exchange. ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Lean build
Delivery: Feel delivery. High leg kick with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands slightly open, fall-off finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: Some ASR w/ avg command.
CB: Tight w/ some depth.
CH: Arm side fade.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance. Compact hand load with a short stride. Loose, level swing. Well sequenced swing. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Moderate arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork, soft hands, lengthy exchange.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.