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
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Aiden Valente, Pillow Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/3B Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Proportional build, stronger look to the frame. Delivery: Primarily from the windup, good pace with quality footwork. Arm Action: RH. Alternates from 3/4 slot and sidearm. FB: T85, 81-85 mph. Runs to arm side with some tilt. T1908, 1777 average rpm. SL: 71-73 mph. Tight spin with some depth, plays well off fastball. T2034, 1978 average rpm. CH: 73-76 mph. Fades to arm side, also has some late depth, T1598, 1542 average rpm. ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.
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Aiden Valente, Pillow Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/3B Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Proportional build, stronger look to the frame. Hit: RHH Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 328' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.
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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.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Proportional build, stronger look to the frame.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, good pace with quality footwork.
Arm Action: RH. Alternates from 3/4 slot and sidearm.
FB: T85, 81-85 mph. Runs to arm side with some tilt. T1908, 1777 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Tight spin with some depth, plays well off fastball. T2034, 1978 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Fades to arm side, also has some late depth, T1598, 1542 average rpm.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Proportional build, stronger look to the frame.
Hit: RHH
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 328' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.