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.
Caleb Mecurio, Walsh Jesuit (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Some projection with this clean, natural arm. Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Light build. Delivery: Quick worker. Stays athletic down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Short, effiecient arm path. Repeateable. FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T2255, 2124 average rpm. SL: 75-77 mph. T2687, 2465 average rpm. CH: 77-77 mph. T1970, 1970 average rpm.
2/17/24
Caleb Mecurio: OF/RHP, (2026) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-9, 150-pound lanky frame. (68.5 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has electric bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Advanced on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action. Stretch only type pitcher and uses easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2239; Avg 2094).
2/10/23
Caleb Mecurio: OF/RHP, (2026) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-7, 125-pound slim athletic build. (59.2 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, displays an uphill long swing plane and high finish. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth advanced from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 76 mph; shows soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent athletic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a short clean arm action with quick consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2106).
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF Some projection with this clean, natural arm.
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Light build.
Delivery: Quick worker. Stays athletic down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, effiecient arm path. Repeateable.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T2255, 2124 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. T2687, 2465 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. T1970, 1970 average rpm.
Caleb Mecurio: OF/RHP, (2026) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-9, 150-pound lanky frame. (68.5 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has electric bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Advanced on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action. Stretch only type pitcher and uses easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2239; Avg 2094).
Caleb Mecurio: OF/RHP, (2026) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-7, 125-pound slim athletic build. (59.2 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, displays an uphill long swing plane and high finish. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth advanced from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 76 mph; shows soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent athletic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a short clean arm action with quick consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2106).