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.
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).
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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).