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
Jaden Rule: RHP/3B, (2022) Northview, MI. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Solid at the plate, Rule's best exit velocity was 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Has a level rotational swing plane, quick bat speed and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 73 mph; had quick choppy footwork, soft hands, and a lengthy fluid exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Displayed a clean finish Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; shows consistent control and running action. Throws a 12/6 curveball (65-66) that shows gradual action and low in the zone control. His changeup (69-71) shows decent command and fading action.
Scout Evaluation
Jaden Rule, Northview, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, level rotational swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 78.89 mph. 57.35 mph bat speed average. 21.26 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, quick choppy footwork, lengthy fluid exchange. Solid. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Solid. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a clean finish.
Player Spotlight
Jaden Rule: RHP/3B, (2022) Northview, MI. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Solid at the plate, Rule's best exit velocity was 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Has a level rotational swing plane, quick bat speed and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 73 mph; had quick choppy footwork, soft hands, and a lengthy fluid exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Displayed a clean finish Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; shows consistent control and running action. Throws a 12/6 curveball (65-66) that shows gradual action and low in the zone control. His changeup (69-71) shows decent command and fading action.
Scout Evaluation
Jaden Rule, Northview, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, level rotational swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 78.89 mph. 57.35 mph bat speed average. 21.26 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, quick choppy footwork, lengthy fluid exchange. Solid. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Solid. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T76. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 2056; Avg 1931). Consistent accuracy, running action.
CB: 65-66 mph. Low in the zone command, gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 69-71 mph. Decent control, fading action.