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.
Nick Hevner, Great Mills High (MD), 2025 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Slim, lanky frame. Delivery: Build up style delivery with balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T2145, 2039 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. Slider has gradual break. T2144, 2065 average rpm.
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Nick Hevner, Great Mills High (MD), 2025 Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Slim, lanky frame. Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Simple, level barrel path. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 281' max distance. Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm action. Defense: Consistent hands, with clean exchanges.
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Slim, lanky frame.
Delivery: Build up style delivery with balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 76-80 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T2145, 2039 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Slider has gradual break. T2144, 2065 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Slim, lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Simple, level barrel path. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Consistent hands, with clean exchanges.