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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-9, 154-pounds. Lean Delivery: Overhead pump to start the delivery. Tall balance point as he sits in the back leg. Slightly uphill shoulders. Square, soft landing, balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action w/ small stab. Pitches from OTT slot. FB: T74, 70-74 mph. Some feel for the zone. T2252, 2160 average rpm. SL: 65-67 mph. Tight, slurvey action. T2354, 2246 average rpm. CH: 69-71 mph. Some fade. T1722, 1652 average rpm.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-9, 154-pounds. Lean Hits: RHH. Tall, open stance. Short stride w/ compact upper body load. Level bat path. Line drive approach. Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 MPH. 249' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Quick arm action from 3/4 slot. Defense: Above-avg footwork. Sure hands, quick exchange. Shows ability to play w/ 1 hand Run: 8.55 runner in the 60.
10/23/22
Owen Robey, Hamilton Heights, 2026, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 154-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in an open stance with a handsy load, then uses a long stride. Front foot finish, level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 79.7 mph exit velocity, average 64.4 mph. 62.6 mph bat speed average. 20.4 mph hand speed average.
Pitching: Capable. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, developing arm speed, longer clean arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
Body: 5-9, 154-pounds. Lean
Delivery: Overhead pump to start the delivery. Tall balance point as he sits in the back leg. Slightly uphill shoulders. Square, soft landing, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action w/ small stab. Pitches from OTT slot.
FB: T74, 70-74 mph. Some feel for the zone. T2252, 2160 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Tight, slurvey action. T2354, 2246 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Some fade. T1722, 1652 average rpm.
Body: 5-9, 154-pounds. Lean
Hits: RHH. Tall, open stance. Short stride w/ compact upper body load. Level bat path. Line drive approach.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.3 MPH. 249' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Quick arm action from 3/4 slot.
Defense: Above-avg footwork. Sure hands, quick exchange. Shows ability to play w/ 1 hand
Run: 8.55 runner in the 60.
Owen Robey, Hamilton Heights, 2026, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 154-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in an open stance with a handsy load, then uses a long stride. Front foot finish, level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 79.7 mph exit velocity, average 64.4 mph. 62.6 mph bat speed average. 20.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. (OF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Capable.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 73 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Run: 8.80
Pitching: Capable. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, developing arm speed, longer clean arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 69-74 mph. (Max spin 2273; Avg 2130). Some feel accuracy.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2211; Avg 2076).
SL: 64-68 mph. (Max spin 2338; Avg 2251).
CH: 68-70 mph.