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
Hop+
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.
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.
A top-10 prospect in Kansas’ 2025 class and 2022 Futures Games participant Brad Janes (DeSoto, 2025; Nebraska commit) continues to show advanced stuff on the mound. The righty was up to 88-89 mph with natural run with his fastball from multiple arm slots; dropping down on occasion. Off that, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior spun a slider that was 74-75 mph with -12+ inches of horizontal movement and a curveball at 76-78 mph with -10+ inches of vertical break. Additionally, Janes flashed feel for the zone with a low spin change up as well.
Brad Janes, De Soto (KS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic build. Delivery: Tall/fall type of delivery with some knee bend. Pitches with effort. Tall at balance point, level shoulders, to lands in line with target. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with high 3/4 release. Drops down for some pitches. FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Four-seam type with heavy ASR. T2183, 1926 average rpm. CB: 69-72 mph. Sweeping action, good feel for the zone. T2116, 1710 average rpm. SL: 71-74 mph. Good depth, feel for the zone. T2186, 2046 average rpm. CH: 80-81 mph. Releases lower than FB arm slot, natural ASR. T1938, 1847 average rpm.
2/12/23
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame. Delivery: Stretch delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber with a closed front side and his glove coming set high. Quick, medium balance point with good momentum down the mound, utilizing his lower half. Lands slightly closed with a cross-fire delivery. Shows the ability to drop down and throw from multiple arm angles. Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy high-3/4 arm action. Low effort release. FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Solid arm-side run and sink. T2338, 2209 average rpm. CB: 73-73 mph. Tight 11/5 spin with good feel for his release from multiple angles. T2292, 2057 average rpm. SL: 70-72 mph. Tight 10/4 cut action. T1923, 1902 average rpm. CH: 79-82 mph. Solid fade action thrown firm. T2131, 2071 average rpm.
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A top-10 prospect in Kansas’ 2025 class and 2022 Futures Games participant Brad Janes (DeSoto, 2025; Nebraska commit) continues to show advanced stuff on the mound. The righty was up to 88-89 mph with natural run with his fastball from multiple arm slots; dropping down on occasion. Off that, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior spun a slider that was 74-75 mph with -12+ inches of horizontal movement and a curveball at 76-78 mph with -10+ inches of vertical break. Additionally, Janes flashed feel for the zone with a low spin change up as well.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Brad Janes, De Soto (KS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type of delivery with some knee bend. Pitches with effort. Tall at balance point, level shoulders, to lands in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with high 3/4 release. Drops down for some pitches.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Four-seam type with heavy ASR. T2183, 1926 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Sweeping action, good feel for the zone. T2116, 1710 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Good depth, feel for the zone. T2186, 2046 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Releases lower than FB arm slot, natural ASR. T1938, 1847 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber with a closed front side and his glove coming set high. Quick, medium balance point with good momentum down the mound, utilizing his lower half. Lands slightly closed with a cross-fire delivery. Shows the ability to drop down and throw from multiple arm angles.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy high-3/4 arm action. Low effort release.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Solid arm-side run and sink. T2338, 2209 average rpm.
CB: 73-73 mph. Tight 11/5 spin with good feel for his release from multiple angles. T2292, 2057 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Tight 10/4 cut action. T1923, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Solid fade action thrown firm. T2131, 2071 average rpm.