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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 5-foot-8, 150 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 7.17 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman. quick into the zone with consistent solid contact. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 80 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 75-77 MPH; life through the zone. CB: 64-67 MPH; 11-5 shape; flashes depth.
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Physical: 5-foot-8, 150 pounds; Lean, athletic build. 7.17 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman. quick into the zone with consistent solid contact.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 75-77 MPH; life through the zone. CB: 64-67 MPH; 11-5 shape; flashes depth.