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.
Cooper Taylor, Franklin Community (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Lanky, projectable Delivery: Gradually builds pace throughout the delivery, getting to an athletic balance point & moving down the slope with control. Maintains even shoulders throughout, lands square. Finishes upright & balanced. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: Some ASR CB: 2/8 shape, gradual sweep CH: Sinking CH
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Lanky, projectable
Delivery: Gradually builds pace throughout the delivery, getting to an athletic balance point & moving down the slope with control. Maintains even shoulders throughout, lands square. Finishes upright & balanced.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: Some ASR
CB: 2/8 shape, gradual sweep
CH: Sinking CH