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.
Sean Rose, New Albany (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Athletic frame Delivery: Smooth tempo with a moderate leg kick and comfortable balance point. Repeatable stride down the mound. Hips stay compact and do not get much separation at landing point. Shoulders stay even and achieve separation with length. Lands square. Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing from an over the top slot. FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Straight FB T1959, 1890 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Cutter T1946, 1906 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Ride with arm side movement. T1891, 1692 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Smooth tempo with a moderate leg kick and comfortable balance point. Repeatable stride down the mound. Hips stay compact and do not get much separation at landing point. Shoulders stay even and achieve separation with length. Lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing from an over the top slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Straight FB T1959, 1890 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Cutter T1946, 1906 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Ride with arm side movement. T1891, 1692 average rpm.