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
Fastball
Hop+
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
Tanner Sonntag: RHP/SS, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. Oakland Commit, 6-foot-2, 175-pound. Confident during batting practice, Sonntag displayed an exit velocity of 95 mph, Highest at the event. Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Has a simple short swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 84 mph. Athletic on the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Lands soft. Threw his fastball 86-88 mph; has cutting action and command low in the zone. Shows control low in the zone and deceiving action on his changeup (76-78). Shows control low in the zone and hard action on his slider (73-74).
Scout Evaluation
Tanner Sonntag, Bay City John Glenn, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple short swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 88.67 mph. 68.16 mph bat speed average. 23.72 mph hand speed average. Best ev of the day.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Athletic. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, lands soft.
FB: T88. 86-88 mph. (Max spin 2134; Avg 2074). Low in the zone accuracy, cutting action.
CH: 76-78 mph. Low in the zone command, deceiving action.
SL: 73-74 mph. Low in the zone command, hard action.
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Tanner Sonntag: RHP/SS, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Athletic on the mound, where he showed lightning arm speed, he had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Knuckle (72-75 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 86-88 mph; had running action and consistent control. Shows tight action on his 11/5 curveball (74-76).
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Tanner Sonntag: RHP/SS, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. Oakland Commit, 6-foot-2, 175-pound. Confident during batting practice, Sonntag displayed an exit velocity of 95 mph, Highest at the event. Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Has a simple short swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 84 mph. Athletic on the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Lands soft. Threw his fastball 86-88 mph; has cutting action and command low in the zone. Shows control low in the zone and deceiving action on his changeup (76-78). Shows control low in the zone and hard action on his slider (73-74).
Scout Evaluation
Tanner Sonntag, Bay City John Glenn, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple short swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 88.67 mph. 68.16 mph bat speed average. 23.72 mph hand speed average. Best ev of the day.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Athletic. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, lands soft.
FB: T88. 86-88 mph. (Max spin 2134; Avg 2074). Low in the zone accuracy, cutting action.
CH: 76-78 mph. Low in the zone command, deceiving action.
SL: 73-74 mph. Low in the zone command, hard action.
Tanner Sonntag: RHP/SS, (2023) Bay City John Glenn, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Athletic on the mound, where he showed lightning arm speed, he had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Knuckle (72-75 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 86-88 mph; had running action and consistent control. Shows tight action on his 11/5 curveball (74-76).