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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
RHP Eli Tritinger (Parkway North, 2024) led the event in max fastball velocity, topping at 87.6 mph, while holding 86-87 mph throughout. Tritinger flashed sweep on his slider, throwing it from a similar ¾ slot to his fastball at 75-77 mph, spinning at 2200+ RPM. He also limited both spin and lift on his changeup, creating 16+ inches of run on average at 78-79 mph from his fastball arm slot. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound uncommitted junior will be one to follow into the spring and summer in 2023.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Physical broad-shouldered stature with present strength and room for more. Delivery: Simple leg lift to a tall balance point, shifts onto his backside and gets downhill. Level shoulders, extends down the mound and finishes onto an open front foot. Does throw with some effort. Arm Action: RH. Long arm path finishes from a loose 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Straight with carry up in the zone. Comes out clean, more velocity to come. T2266, 2184 average rpm. SL: 75-77 mph. Power spin off an 11/5 plane. Developing feel for the zone. T2275, 2191 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown at arm speed, natural fade. T1789, 1649 average rpm.
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RHP Eli Tritinger (Parkway North, 2024) led the event in max fastball velocity, topping at 87.6 mph, while holding 86-87 mph throughout. Tritinger flashed sweep on his slider, throwing it from a similar ¾ slot to his fastball at 75-77 mph, spinning at 2200+ RPM. He also limited both spin and lift on his changeup, creating 16+ inches of run on average at 78-79 mph from his fastball arm slot. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound uncommitted junior will be one to follow into the spring and summer in 2023.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Physical broad-shouldered stature with present strength and room for more.
Delivery: Simple leg lift to a tall balance point, shifts onto his backside and gets downhill. Level shoulders, extends down the mound and finishes onto an open front foot. Does throw with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path finishes from a loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Straight with carry up in the zone. Comes out clean, more velocity to come. T2266, 2184 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Power spin off an 11/5 plane. Developing feel for the zone. T2275, 2191 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown at arm speed, natural fade. T1789, 1649 average rpm.