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.
Chuck Holtsclaw, Washington High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-10, 220-pounds. Sturdy frame Delivery: Simple, drop-and-drive delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the mound. Short stride, lands open, balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: Slight running action with some feel for the zone. CB: Big, gradual action. CH: Sinking action. ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.86 10 yard split
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Chuck Holtsclaw, Washington High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-10, 220-pounds. Sturdy frame Hit: RHH. Wide stance with strength in the legs. Compact load with a short stride. Level path through the hitting zone. Tends to be late with front foot. Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Consistent footwork, soft hands, lengthy exchange. ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.86 in the 10 yard split.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 220-pounds. Sturdy frame
Delivery: Simple, drop-and-drive delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the mound. Short stride, lands open, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: Slight running action with some feel for the zone.
CB: Big, gradual action.
CH: Sinking action.
ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.86 10 yard split
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 220-pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with strength in the legs. Compact load with a short stride. Level path through the hitting zone. Tends to be late with front foot.
Arm: RH. INF-67 mph. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Consistent footwork, soft hands, lengthy exchange.
ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.86 in the 10 yard split.