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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
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.
High leg kick and uses his back side well. Live arm with a whippy 3/4 arm slot. FB has good ASR. SL has good movement to it. Tall upright stance with a big leg kick. Gets the barrel through the zone well and works up the middle and to the back side.
2/04/23
Bryce Simpson: LHP, (2025) Algonac, MI. 6-foot-1, 160-pound. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick short. Had average bat speed, short swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; has consistent feet, a quick exchange, and sure soft hands. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. (Max spin 2035; Avg 1960).
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High leg kick and uses his back side well. Live arm with a whippy 3/4 arm slot. FB has good ASR. SL has good movement to it. Tall upright stance with a big leg kick. Gets the barrel through the zone well and works up the middle and to the back side.
Bryce Simpson: LHP, (2025) Algonac, MI. 6-foot-1, 160-pound. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick short. Had average bat speed, short swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; has consistent feet, a quick exchange, and sure soft hands. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. (Max spin 2035; Avg 1960).