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.
Pitching: Advanced. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, clean arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an athletic finish.
Pitching: Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, loose compact arm action. Downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T84. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2422; Avg 2293). Both sides of the plate feel accuracy, some late action, heavy movement.
CH: 75-77 mph. Down in the zone command, late sinking action, wipeout movement.
SL: 73-77 mph. Glove side command, late hard action, tight movement. (Max spin 2490; Avg 2457).
10/11/20
Langhorst has thin, wiry levers and projection in his 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame. He was arguably the liveliest arm at Grand Park last weekend, showing premium arm speed from an over-the-top slot with little effort. He faced a tough and older line in 5 Star National Midwest, holding 83-87 throughout his start and touching 88 in the fourth inning. The curveball was one of the best of the event, with tight 11/5 action that was sharp and late, spinning at or a tick above 2600 rpm. It was 69-71. He also mixed in a 76-77 changeup that looks like an excellent third pitch with late fade.
6/08/20
Kade Langhorst, IMG Academy, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pound projectable frame
Pitching: Advanced. Drop-and-drive delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, a recoil finish.
FB: T84. 81-83 mph. Plus action, in the zone accuracy, heavy movement.
CB: 67-70 mph. In the zone command, 12/6 movement, tight action.
CH: 74-78 mph. Sharp movement, low in the zone control, fading action.
9/20/19
Athletic and lanky frame at 6 foot 150 pounds and room for growth. As a RHP throws from the ¾ arm slot and has short and loose arm action. Good balance point and stays in line with delivery and repeats delivery with ease. Has smooth rhythm and lands in athletic position to field. Very projectable and high ceiling.
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Kade Langhorst, Indiana University, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound lean projectable build.
Pitching: Advanced. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, clean arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an athletic finish.
FB: T87. 84-87 mph. (Max spin 2301; Avg 2227). Feel accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 70-72 mph. (Max spin 2650; Avg 2547).
CH: 79-80 mph. Feel command, fading action.
SL: 77-0 mph. Late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2603; Avg 2560).
Kade Langhorst, Indiana University, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound.
Pitching: Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, loose compact arm action. Downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T84. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2422; Avg 2293). Both sides of the plate feel accuracy, some late action, heavy movement.
CB: 67-68 mph. Tight sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2573; Avg 2512).
CH: 75-77 mph. Down in the zone command, late sinking action, wipeout movement.
SL: 73-77 mph. Glove side command, late hard action, tight movement. (Max spin 2490; Avg 2457).
Langhorst has thin, wiry levers and projection in his 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame. He was arguably the liveliest arm at Grand Park last weekend, showing premium arm speed from an over-the-top slot with little effort. He faced a tough and older line in 5 Star National Midwest, holding 83-87 throughout his start and touching 88 in the fourth inning. The curveball was one of the best of the event, with tight 11/5 action that was sharp and late, spinning at or a tick above 2600 rpm. It was 69-71. He also mixed in a 76-77 changeup that looks like an excellent third pitch with late fade.
Kade Langhorst, IMG Academy, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pound projectable frame
Pitching: Advanced. Drop-and-drive delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, a recoil finish.
FB: T84. 81-83 mph. Plus action, in the zone accuracy, heavy movement.
CB: 67-70 mph. In the zone command, 12/6 movement, tight action.
CH: 74-78 mph. Sharp movement, low in the zone control, fading action.
Athletic and lanky frame at 6 foot 150 pounds and room for growth. As a RHP throws from the ¾ arm slot and has short and loose arm action. Good balance point and stays in line with delivery and repeats delivery with ease. Has smooth rhythm and lands in athletic position to field. Very projectable and high ceiling.