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.
Roman Mitchell, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (MS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long, lean frame with longer limbs and room to add mass. Delivery: Short rocker step, primarily out of the windup, smooth tempo down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Longer, whippy arm from a 3/4 arm slot. FB: T81, 76-79 mph. Down in the zone, mostly straight with occasional run. T2098, 1733 average rpm. CB: 62-70 mph. 11-5 action with some late break near the plate. T2245, 2003 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long, lean frame with longer limbs and room to add mass.
Delivery: Short rocker step, primarily out of the windup, smooth tempo down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, whippy arm from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 76-79 mph. Down in the zone, mostly straight with occasional run. T2098, 1733 average rpm.
CB: 62-70 mph. 11-5 action with some late break near the plate. T2245, 2003 average rpm.