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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Cash James, Presbyterian Christian School (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength in the lower half. Delivery: Primarily from the stretch, quick tempo, long stride down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, delivers from a lower 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-83 mph. In the zone, heavy run to arm side with some sink. T2117, 1958 average rpm. CB: 69-72 mph. 11-5 shape, breaks late with some depth. T2462, 2319 average rpm. SL: 69-78 mph. Quality pitch, plays well of FB, late break. T2473, 2152 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the stretch, quick tempo, long stride down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm, delivers from a lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. In the zone, heavy run to arm side with some sink. T2117, 1958 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11-5 shape, breaks late with some depth. T2462, 2319 average rpm.
SL: 69-78 mph. Quality pitch, plays well of FB, late break. T2473, 2152 average rpm.