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
Xavier Clark: RHP/2B, (2023) Oxford, MI. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses decent effort. He has falling off shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 73-74 mph; showed slight running action and consistent command with straight movement. (Max spin 2123; Avg 2032). Shows control low in the zone on his 11/5 curveball (64-66). (Max spin 1764; Avg 1764). Shows consistent command on his straight knuckleball (59-62).
Scout Evaluation
Xavier Clark, Oxford, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound.
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
Pitching: On the mound takes a step left from his narrow set up on the hill. At his balance point rocks back and throws from a high 3/4 arm angle. Loose arm action on his delivery, fastball sat 68-71 mph . Sinking action on the change up 60-64 mph. Sharp break on the curve 65-67 mph.
Hitting: At the plate has his hands elevated with hand motion. Has a quick front leg stride while getting into his swing quickly. Contact hitter at the plate.
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Xavier Clark: RHP/2B, (2023) Oxford, MI. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses decent effort. He has falling off shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 73-74 mph; showed slight running action and consistent command with straight movement. (Max spin 2123; Avg 2032). Shows control low in the zone on his 11/5 curveball (64-66). (Max spin 1764; Avg 1764). Shows consistent command on his straight knuckleball (59-62).
Scout Evaluation
Xavier Clark, Oxford, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound.
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
FB: T74. 73-74 mph. (Max spin 2123; Avg 2032). Consistent accuracy, slight running action, straight movement.
CB: 64-66 mph. Low in the zone control, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1764; Avg 1764).
KN: 59-62 mph. Consistent control, straight movement.
Pitching: On the mound takes a step left from his narrow set up on the hill. At his balance point rocks back and throws from a high 3/4 arm angle. Loose arm action on his delivery, fastball sat 68-71 mph . Sinking action on the change up 60-64 mph. Sharp break on the curve 65-67 mph.
Hitting: At the plate has his hands elevated with hand motion. Has a quick front leg stride while getting into his swing quickly. Contact hitter at the plate.