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.
Brody Burkley, Starkville Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 188-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some strength in the lower half. Delivery: Short rocker step to delivery, smooth tempo down the mound with a longer stride and higher leg kick. Arm Action: RH. Quick, longer arm action from a higher 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Located to both sides of the plate, mostly straight with occasional arm side run. T1971, 1921 average rpm. CB: 61-65 mph. 11-5 action, tightly spun with sharp break. T1746, 1709 average rpm. CH: 62-65 mph. Located below the zone, lots of depth plays well off of FB. T1287, 1171 average rpm.
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Brody Burkley, Starkville Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 188-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some strength in the lower half. Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance with slightly lower handset. Quicker step, hands work directly to ball and stays connected through contact, middle-of -the-field approach with some juice to the pull side. 66.7 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 300' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Quicker arm action from the higher 3/4 arm slot. Defense: Above average actions with athletic footwork, fields ball out front with smooth, quick transitions, and accurate throws.
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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: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 188-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Short rocker step to delivery, smooth tempo down the mound with a longer stride and higher leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, longer arm action from a higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Located to both sides of the plate, mostly straight with occasional arm side run. T1971, 1921 average rpm.
CB: 61-65 mph. 11-5 action, tightly spun with sharp break. T1746, 1709 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Located below the zone, lots of depth plays well off of FB. T1287, 1171 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 188-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Taller, narrow stance with slightly lower handset. Quicker step, hands work directly to ball and stays connected through contact, middle-of -the-field approach with some juice to the pull side. 66.7 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Quicker arm action from the higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Above average actions with athletic footwork, fields ball out front with smooth, quick transitions, and accurate throws.