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.
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.
Brooks Riggs, Noblesville (AK), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Delivery: Stretch primary delivery with a moderate leg kick and comfortable balance point. Stride achieves decent distance down the mound. Consistently lands square. Shoulders work slightly uphill down the slope with separation. Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm swing from a 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Small movement with ride & run properties. T1806, 1686 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Sharp, small movement properties w/ effective spin. T2102, 2070 average rpm. CH: 67-70 mph. Similar movement profile as FB. T1927, 1856 average rpm.
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Brooks Riggs, Noblesville HS, 2026, IN
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 140-pound proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in a tall stance with a compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch primary delivery with a moderate leg kick and comfortable balance point. Stride achieves decent distance down the mound. Consistently lands square. Shoulders work slightly uphill down the slope with separation.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm swing from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Small movement with ride & run properties. T1806, 1686 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Sharp, small movement properties w/ effective spin. T2102, 2070 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Similar movement profile as FB. T1927, 1856 average rpm.
Brooks Riggs, Noblesville HS, 2026, IN
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 140-pound proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in a tall stance with a compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, packing exchange. Capable.
Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.89 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery. High ¾ arm angle, clean arm action. Upright finish.
FB: 67-69 mph. (Max spin 1829; Avg 1706).
CB: 59-61 mph. Feel command, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2080; Avg 1941).
CH: 67 mph.