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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.57
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Tyler Kropis: 1B/LHP, (2025) Seekonk, MA. 6-foot-3, 210-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and projectable during batting practice, the hitter had a max exit velocity of 97 mph. (74.8 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Has explosive bat speed, loose swing plane and level finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 83 mph; had a natural exchange, soft sure hands, and athletic developing footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.57 at the event. Projectable above average on the mound, had a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with above average arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed easy effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 85-86 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2304; Avg 2245). His changeup (80-81) shows hard action and arm side control. Showed slurvey action and glove side around the zone control on his slider (75-78). (Max spin 2123; Avg 1901).
8/26/23
Tyler Kropis: 1B/LHP, (2025) Seekonk, MA. 6-foot-3, 205-pound athletic projectable frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping controlled load, then uses a small stride. Had quick developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 78 mph; shows soft hands, a natural exchange, and athletic developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing athletically. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.8. Projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action with above average developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with in line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2138). His changeup (72-73) showed gradual fading action and arm side command. Shows glove side around the zone command and slurvey action on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 1906; Avg 1887).
3/11/23
Tyler Kropis: 1B/LHP, (2025) Seekonk, MA. 6-foot-2, 185-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic in the box, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (75.0 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 76 mph; shows a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. He has in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph; has command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2149; Avg 2073). Shows gradual fading action and arm side control on his changeup (71-73). His slider (70-71) has glove side around the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1950; Avg 1867).
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Tyler Kropis: 1B/LHP, (2025) Seekonk, MA. 6-foot-3, 205-pound athletic projectable frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping controlled load, then uses a small stride. Had quick developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 78 mph; shows soft hands, a natural exchange, and athletic developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing athletically. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.8. Projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action with above average developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with in line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2138). His changeup (72-73) showed gradual fading action and arm side command. Shows glove side around the zone command and slurvey action on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 1906; Avg 1887).
Tyler Kropis: 1B/LHP, (2025) Seekonk, MA. 6-foot-2, 185-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic in the box, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (75.0 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 76 mph; shows a natural exchange, developing consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. He has in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph; has command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2149; Avg 2073). Shows gradual fading action and arm side control on his changeup (71-73). His slider (70-71) has glove side around the zone command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1950; Avg 1867).