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.
Eddie Kicho, Munster High School (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Physical frame Delivery: Builds up tempo throughout delivery. High leg kick with a simple move down the slope. Uphill shoulders down the mound. Lands open. Upright, balanced finish. Arm Action: LH. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 77-78 mph. ASR. T1961, 1806 average rpm. SL: 64-67 mph. Shorter break with some command to the arm side. T1903, 1696 average rpm. CH: 68-70 mph. Fading action, tends to slow arm speed. T1519, 1431 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Physical frame
Delivery: Builds up tempo throughout delivery. High leg kick with a simple move down the slope. Uphill shoulders down the mound. Lands open. Upright, balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. ASR. T1961, 1806 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Shorter break with some command to the arm side. T1903, 1696 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Fading action, tends to slow arm speed. T1519, 1431 average rpm.