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.
Blake Little, Starkville Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: 2B/OF Body: 5-9, 164-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some present strength in the lower half. Delivery: Primarily from the windup, controlled tempo down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Longer, quick arm action from a higher 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight. T1773, 1645 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Tightly spun, 11-5 action with some late action. T1962, 1891 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Plays well off of FB, located in the zone with some fade to arm side. T1766, 1707 average rpm.
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Blake Little, Starkville Academy (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: 2B/OF Body: 5-9, 164-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some present strength in the lower half. Hit: RHH. Traditional stance, squared feet with lower handset away from body. Larger leg kick, hands work inside baseball, slightly upward bat path with middle-of-the-field approach. 58.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 283' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. OF-74 mph. Longer, quick arm action from a higher 3/4 arm slot. Defense: Athletic footwork, fields ball out front with accurate throws, and range to glove side. Reliable glove at both positions.
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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: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 164-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some present strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, controlled tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, quick arm action from a higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight. T1773, 1645 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Tightly spun, 11-5 action with some late action. T1962, 1891 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Plays well off of FB, located in the zone with some fade to arm side. T1766, 1707 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-9, 164-pounds. Compact, athletic frame with some present strength in the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Traditional stance, squared feet with lower handset away from body. Larger leg kick, hands work inside baseball, slightly upward bat path with middle-of-the-field approach. 58.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. OF-74 mph. Longer, quick arm action from a higher 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, fields ball out front with accurate throws, and range to glove side. Reliable glove at both positions.