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 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.
Braxton Smith, KOSCIUSKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-4, 160-pounds. Lean, wiry frame. Delivery: Worked from the windup with a high leg kick. Controlled the body well. Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm from the high 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 83-85 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with some slight arm side run. T2039, 1978 average rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. 11-5 action with hard bite at the plate. T1805, 1781 average rpm. CH: 77-78 mph. Located well, some arm side fade. T1356, 1292 average 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.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 160-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Delivery: Worked from the windup with a high leg kick. Controlled the body well.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy arm from the high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. In the zone, mostly straight with some slight arm side run. T2039, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11-5 action with hard bite at the plate. T1805, 1781 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Located well, some arm side fade. T1356, 1292 average rpm.