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
Cayman Cook, Lawrence Free State (KS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 6-5, 229-pounds. Long-limbed, strong frame. Delivery: Simple rocker-style windup, quicker pace. Tall balance point. Drops into back leg and drives down the mound. Lands slightly closed to even. Shoulders stay level. Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 arm action. Arm accelerates out front. Slight stab down out of glove. FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Slight arm side run. T2119, 2029 average rpm. CB: 69-77 mph. 12/6 shape. Late break. Tunnels well off of FB. Flashed feel for the zone. T2129, 2084 average rpm. CH: 77-78 mph. Strong fade. Flashed feel for the zone. T1482, 1478 average rpm.
2/11/24
Another uncommitted junior that caught our eye was RHP Cayman Cook (Lawrence Free State, 2025). At 6-foot-5, 225-pounds, Cook’s fastball played at 85-86 mph, peaking at 87 mph from a loose, whippy, high ¾ arm slot. He also spun a true 12-6 curveball paired with a low 1400 RPM spin change up.
2/13/22
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable frame. Delivery: Works from the stretch. Quiet actions. Comes set with repeatable tempo. Tall balance point, good direction down the mound. Upright finish. Arm Action: RH. Long, high-3/4 arm action. FB: T74.9, 70.9-74.9 mph. Slight arm-side run for strikes. T1766, 1604 average rpm. CB: 62.6-63.3 mph. Small 12/6 shape. Average spin. T1820, 1783 average rpm. CH: 65.1-67.2 mph. Heavy tumble action. T1201, 1149 average rpm.
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Cayman Cook, Lawrence Free State (KS), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-5, 229-pounds. Long-limbed, strong frame.
Delivery: Simple rocker-style windup, quicker pace. Tall balance point. Drops into back leg and drives down the mound. Lands slightly closed to even. Shoulders stay level.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high 3/4 arm action. Arm accelerates out front. Slight stab down out of glove.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Slight arm side run. T2119, 2029 average rpm.
CB: 69-77 mph. 12/6 shape. Late break. Tunnels well off of FB. Flashed feel for the zone. T2129, 2084 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Strong fade. Flashed feel for the zone. T1482, 1478 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Long-limbed, projectable frame.
Delivery: Works from the stretch. Quiet actions. Comes set with repeatable tempo. Tall balance point, good direction down the mound. Upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, high-3/4 arm action.
FB: T74.9, 70.9-74.9 mph. Slight arm-side run for strikes. T1766, 1604 average rpm.
CB: 62.6-63.3 mph. Small 12/6 shape. Average spin. T1820, 1783 average rpm.
CH: 65.1-67.2 mph. Heavy tumble action. T1201, 1149 average rpm.