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.
Ayden Newton, Kearney (MO), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Athletic build. Room to add strength. Delivery: Tall balance point with some coil in back hip. Drop/drive delivery type. Aggressive mover down the mound. Lands closed. Strong front side. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing. High 3/4 slot. Arm plays out front. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Occasional arm side run. T2227, 2109 average rpm. CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 shape. Higher spin. Developing feel for the zone. T2395, 2307 average rpm.
2/18/24
RHP Ayden Newton (Kearney, 2025) showed impressive feel for the strike zone at this event. The 6-foot, 160-pound uncommitted junior’s fastball played at 83-84 mph with some natural carry. He also spun his curveball for strikes consistently at 70-71 mph with 2395 peak RPM.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Ayden Newton, Kearney (MO), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. Athletic build. Room to add strength.
Delivery: Tall balance point with some coil in back hip. Drop/drive delivery type. Aggressive mover down the mound. Lands closed. Strong front side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing. High 3/4 slot. Arm plays out front.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Occasional arm side run. T2227, 2109 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 shape. Higher spin. Developing feel for the zone. T2395, 2307 average rpm.