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.
Blake Bard: 1B/RHP, (2021) Walled Lake Northern, MI. 6-foot-2, 200-pound athletic frame. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 87 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. Starts in a balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is average, shows a flat swing plane and high finish. Through his round he found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 82 mph; had sure hands, a natural quick exchange, and consistent footwork. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 82 mph; had a lengthy exchange, athletic footwork, and sure hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball to the side. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Solid on the mound, used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; throws a straight fastball with gradual action and consistent command. His straight curveball (68-70) has sinking action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Blake Bard, Walled Lake Northern, 2021, MI
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. High finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity. 60.28 mph bat speed average. 22.92 mph hand speed average. Ranks #2 with ev at the event.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural quick exchange. Athletic. (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, lengthy exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball to the side.
Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. 82 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Solid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, consistent arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
Player Spotlight
Blake Bard: 1B/RHP, (2021) Walled Lake Northern, MI. 6-foot-2, 200-pound athletic frame. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 87 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. Starts in a balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is average, shows a flat swing plane and high finish. Through his round he found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 82 mph; had sure hands, a natural quick exchange, and consistent footwork. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 82 mph; had a lengthy exchange, athletic footwork, and sure hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball to the side. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Solid on the mound, used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; throws a straight fastball with gradual action and consistent command. His straight curveball (68-70) has sinking action and low in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Blake Bard, Walled Lake Northern, 2021, MI
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. High finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity. 60.28 mph bat speed average. 22.92 mph hand speed average. Ranks #2 with ev at the event.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural quick exchange. Athletic. (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, lengthy exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball to the side.
Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. 82 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Solid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, consistent arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T80. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 2128; Avg 1932). Consistent accuracy, gradual action, straight movement.
CB: 68-70 mph. Low in the zone control, sinking action, straight movement.