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.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.91
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
3/4 arm slot. Aggressive leg kick towards 3B. Good life on the FB on the inner half of the plate and also elevates it well. Can force weak contact when down in the zone.
1/27/24
Nathaniel Alba: RHP/SS, (2026) SHRINE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, MI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (17.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Has an upward swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 77 mph; showed average feet, developing hands, and a developing exchange. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Above average on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has a consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Shows control arm side around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2270; Avg 2134). Had late action and down in the zone command on his 12/6 curveball. (Max spin 1991; Avg 1874). Showed glove side control and tight action on his tight slider. (Max spin ; Avg ).
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3/4 arm slot. Aggressive leg kick towards 3B. Good life on the FB on the inner half of the plate and also elevates it well. Can force weak contact when down in the zone.
Nathaniel Alba: RHP/SS, (2026) SHRINE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, MI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (17.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Has an upward swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 77 mph; showed average feet, developing hands, and a developing exchange. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Above average on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has a consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Shows control arm side around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2270; Avg 2134). Had late action and down in the zone command on his 12/6 curveball. (Max spin 1991; Avg 1874). Showed glove side control and tight action on his tight slider. (Max spin ; Avg ).