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.
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.
Matthew McKinley, JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (MS), 2025 Meridian CC Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Stocky, powerful frame with some strength. Delivery: Hybrid delivery, short step to kick, smooth tempo off the mound. Arm Action: LH. Fast arm action from a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T81, 77-81 mph. Mostly straight with some occasional run. T1866, 1717 average rpm. SL: 66-68 mph. Late action, tunnels well off the FB. T2112, 1991 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Located in the zone, fades late to arm side. T1325, 1289 average rpm. ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
6/18/24
Matthew McKinley, JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (MS), 2025 Meridian CC Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Stocky, powerful frame with some strength. Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open stance with normal handset. Controlled load and stride. Uses bottom half really well. Quick hands too. Uses a level bat path looking for line drives to the pull side. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 345' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-82 mph. Short arm action Defense: Good look over at 1st base. Showed good feet on balls to 2nd. Good glove and smooth transfers and accurate throws. ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
1/27/24
Matthew McKinley, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 213-pounds. Delivery: Easy tempo, cuts off finish. Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action. FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T1801, 1701 average rpm. CB: 63-66 mph. Good movement, still trying to get a feel for command. T1952, 1826 average rpm. SL: 68-68 mph. Good bite and feel. T1859, 1843 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Showed good control. Good pitch for him. T1321, 1253 average rpm.
1/27/24
Matthew McKinley, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 213-pounds. Hit: LHH Arm: LH.
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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: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Stocky, powerful frame with some strength.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, short step to kick, smooth tempo off the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Fast arm action from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 77-81 mph. Mostly straight with some occasional run. T1866, 1717 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Late action, tunnels well off the FB. T2112, 1991 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Located in the zone, fades late to arm side. T1325, 1289 average rpm.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Stocky, powerful frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open stance with normal handset. Controlled load and stride. Uses bottom half really well. Quick hands too. Uses a level bat path looking for line drives to the pull side.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-82 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Good look over at 1st base. Showed good feet on balls to 2nd. Good glove and smooth transfers and accurate throws.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 213-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo, cuts off finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T1801, 1701 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Good movement, still trying to get a feel for command. T1952, 1826 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good bite and feel. T1859, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Showed good control. Good pitch for him. T1321, 1253 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 213-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.