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.
Brayson Johns, Rensselaer Central (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Projectable frame Hit: LHH. Starts in a tall, relaxed stance. Hands are quiet as he makes a short stride to the ball. Rotational swing plane - barrel works level through the hitting zone. Some pull-side strength. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 291' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Solid footwork moving off the bag, plays in rhythm. Hands are sure with a quicker exchange. ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60.
3/05/23
Position Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Projectable frame Hit: LHH. Open stance w/ weight preset in the back leg. Short stride w/ direct bat path. Bottom hand dominant in the swing. Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 52.9 mph. 232' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Long, over-the-top arm action w/ arm strength Defense: Feet work downhill, sure hands, lengthy exchange Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: LHH. Starts in a tall, relaxed stance. Hands are quiet as he makes a short stride to the ball. Rotational swing plane - barrel works level through the hitting zone. Some pull-side strength.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Solid footwork moving off the bag, plays in rhythm. Hands are sure with a quicker exchange.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: LHH. Open stance w/ weight preset in the back leg. Short stride w/ direct bat path. Bottom hand dominant in the swing.
Power: 70 max exit velocity, averaged 52.9 mph. 232' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Long, over-the-top arm action w/ arm strength
Defense: Feet work downhill, sure hands, lengthy exchange
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.