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
Sinker
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.
Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot-1, 198-pound. Solid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders and a strong balance point. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2126; Avg 1973). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2175; Avg 2013). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2020; Avg 1927).
6/12/23
Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot-1, 198-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2153; Avg 2076). Had slight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2102; Avg 1944).
2/15/23
Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound physical athletic build. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short very quick arm action and athletic slot. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning consistent arm speed, he had a very quick clean arm action with a arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2196; Avg 2120).
6/01/21
Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound athletic build. During batting practice, Wells had an exit velocity of 84 mph. Starts in an open athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is average, exhibits an an inside-out level swing plane and level finish. Athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 78 mph; had athletic footwork, sure hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, used a quick arm action with a arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph; had running action and arm side control. (Max spin 1790; Avg 1691). Has fading action and arm side
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Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot-1, 198-pound. Solid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders and a strong balance point. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2126; Avg 1973). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2175; Avg 2013). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2020; Avg 1927).
Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot-1, 198-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2153; Avg 2076). Had slight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2102; Avg 1944).
Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound physical athletic build. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short very quick arm action and athletic slot. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning consistent arm speed, he had a very quick clean arm action with a arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2196; Avg 2120).
Ethan Wells: RHP/OF, (2025) Xenia, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound athletic build. During batting practice, Wells had an exit velocity of 84 mph. Starts in an open athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is average, exhibits an an inside-out level swing plane and level finish. Athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 78 mph; had athletic footwork, sure hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, used a quick arm action with a arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph; had running action and arm side control. (Max spin 1790; Avg 1691). Has fading action and arm side