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
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
Josh Lesniewski, Hamilton Southeastern (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic build Delivery: Controlled, athletic mover. Gets to an athletic balance point before an efficient move down the slope. Shoulder work in-line and he lands square, finishing with balance. Really clean delivery, velo should come. Arm Action: LH. Moderate length to the arm swing - full, clean arm circle releases from a 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 80-81 mph. FB works with ASR, shows feel T1839, 1748 average rpm. SL: 72-73 mph. Short, tight SL T1853, 1832 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. Feel for CH w/ arm-side fade T1345, 1291 average rpm.
3/05/23
Position Profile: LHP Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional frame Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Some drop and drive with control, shoulders work in-line & he lands square. Balance throughout the operation. Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action from a 3/4 arm slot FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Creates lots of ASR w/ feel for the arm side of the plate T1767, 1681 average rpm. CB: 67-67 mph. 1/7 w/ some depth T1896, 1896 average rpm. SL: 65-69 mph. some sweep T1972, 1972 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Lots of armside fade T1263, 1199 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Controlled, athletic mover. Gets to an athletic balance point before an efficient move down the slope. Shoulder work in-line and he lands square, finishing with balance. Really clean delivery, velo should come.
Arm Action: LH. Moderate length to the arm swing - full, clean arm circle releases from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. FB works with ASR, shows feel T1839, 1748 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Short, tight SL T1853, 1832 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Feel for CH w/ arm-side fade T1345, 1291 average rpm.
Position Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional frame
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Some drop and drive with control, shoulders work in-line & he lands square. Balance throughout the operation.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action from a 3/4 arm slot
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Creates lots of ASR w/ feel for the arm side of the plate T1767, 1681 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. 1/7 w/ some depth T1896, 1896 average rpm.
SL: 65-69 mph. some sweep T1972, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Lots of armside fade T1263, 1199 average rpm.