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.
Joseph Kinney, New Prairie (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional build Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands closed, balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a H 3/4 slot. FB: Some sink & run. Solid command. T1909, 1787 average rpm. CB: Slurvey - gradual break. T1900, 1818 average rpm. CH: 65-65 mph. Sinking action. T1501, 1494 average rpm. ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 2.05 and 4.45 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
8/06/23
Joseph Kinney, New Prairie (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional build Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance. Hands drop during load, short stride. Level swing with easy effort. Balanced finish. Line drive approach. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 298' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Average footwork, soft hands, quick exchange. ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 2.05 and 4.45 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
8/28/22
Joseph Kinney, New Prairie High School, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot, 185-pound long frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Setup consists of a wide stance and a slow controlled load. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, level swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 89.3 mph exit velocity, average 77.3 mph. 70.8 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long loose arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, an athletic upright finish.
FB: 74-77 T 78 mph. (Max spin 1856; Avg 1759). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional build
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands closed, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: Some sink & run. Solid command. T1909, 1787 average rpm.
CB: Slurvey - gradual break. T1900, 1818 average rpm.
CH: 65-65 mph. Sinking action. T1501, 1494 average rpm.
ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 2.05 and 4.45 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Proportional build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide stance. Hands drop during load, short stride. Level swing with easy effort. Balanced finish. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 298' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Average footwork, soft hands, quick exchange.
ATH: 7.77 runner in the 60. 2.05 and 4.45 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Joseph Kinney, New Prairie High School, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot, 185-pound long frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Setup consists of a wide stance and a slow controlled load. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, level swing. Line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 89.3 mph exit velocity, average 77.3 mph. 70.8 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, quick exchange. Solid.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long loose arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, an athletic upright finish.
FB: 74-77 T 78 mph. (Max spin 1856; Avg 1759). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy.
CB: 61-63 mph. Tight slurvey action. (Max spin 1823; Avg 1774).