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.
Thick, sturdy 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame with physicality. Quick worker that attacked the zone with an upper-80s heavy sinking fastball that generated ground balls throughout his outing. Landed a short wrinkle 73-75 mph breaking ball with some depth for strikes off an 11/5 plane. Uncommitted strike-thrower that’s ranked inside the state’s top-55 prospects for the Missouri 2023 class.
2/05/22
Jackson Yarberry, Timberland (MO), 2023 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Physical build with present strength. Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Quick pace and tempo to the delivery. Works to a high balance point with a slight coil in the front hip and shoulder. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum headed towards the plate. Clean hand break from the glove at the top of the delivery. Maintains balance and pace well throughout the delivery pitch to pitch. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean and loose arm action. FB: T88.4, 86.7-88.2 mph. Strong life through the zone with heavy arm side run at times. T2056, 2015 average rpm. CB: 74.3-77.6 mph. Gets good sweeping action with some downward depth. T1808, 1780 average rpm. CH: 81.1-82.1 mph. Kills the spin efficiently and shows good arm side fading action. T1680, 1654 average rpm.
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Thick, sturdy 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame with physicality. Quick worker that attacked the zone with an upper-80s heavy sinking fastball that generated ground balls throughout his outing. Landed a short wrinkle 73-75 mph breaking ball with some depth for strikes off an 11/5 plane. Uncommitted strike-thrower that’s ranked inside the state’s top-55 prospects for the Missouri 2023 class.
Jackson Yarberry, Timberland (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Physical build with present strength.
Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Quick pace and tempo to the delivery. Works to a high balance point with a slight coil in the front hip and shoulder. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum headed towards the plate. Clean hand break from the glove at the top of the delivery. Maintains balance and pace well throughout the delivery pitch to pitch.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean and loose arm action.
FB: T88.4, 86.7-88.2 mph. Strong life through the zone with heavy arm side run at times. T2056, 2015 average rpm.
CB: 74.3-77.6 mph. Gets good sweeping action with some downward depth. T1808, 1780 average rpm.
CH: 81.1-82.1 mph. Kills the spin efficiently and shows good arm side fading action. T1680, 1654 average rpm.