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 maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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 projection isn't tough to see. 6-foot-6, with long levers that generate fastball velocities in the mid-80s and up to 88 mph. Secondary wise he showed a sharp mid-70s breaker and feel for a changeup that flashed above average potential. Very high ceiling.
6/08/21
Evan Shapiro: RHP/1B, (2023) University School, OH. 6-foot-6, 220-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-86 mph; had late action and very consistent command. Showed a sharp curveball (70-71) with sweeping action. Changeup shows arm side accuracy.
2/15/21
Evan Shapiro: RHP/1B, (2023) University School, OH. 6-foot-6, 220-pound. Advanced on the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has a tall balance point. Curveball (73-77 mph), changeup (74-76 mph).Threw his fastball 84-87 mph.
3/15/20
Positional Profile: RHP; A high-follow pitcher in the state's freshman class. Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pounds. Premium projection; extra-long levers, loose, high waist. Delivery: Tall/staggered start from the left side of the rubber; small side step to high knee, even balance point. Shoulders go uphill at separation, high front side, big extension down mound, lands in a slightly open, toe-closed, controlled finish. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, whippy arm action with advanced arm speed from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Steep angle creates downhill action; straight action, heavy feel. Finish in the zone. CB: 68-73 mph. Aggressive 12/6 shape that flashed sharp, tight action. Inconsistent feel right now. CH: 73-77 mph. Maintains aggressive arm speed; mostly straight with similar downhill tilt.
6/02/19
6-foot-4, 172-pound right-handed pitching prospect with premium projectability; long and lanky limbs. Came into Saturday’s first game in relief, and was electric in the role. Rocks into high leg kick and hip turn. Long arm action accelerates very fast out front, and the extension he gets to his release point increases the perceived velocity from the vantage point of the batter. Fastball, sat in the 79-80 mph range, T81, with hard downhill tilt. Shapiro is becoming a high-level prospect in the state’s 2023 class.
4/03/19
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-4, 172-pounds. Tall, lanky, highly projectable build. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, rocker steps to the side, works in line, lands slightly closed. Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws the ball downhill. FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Down/tilt movement, hard action, worked throughout the zone. CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, has downward bite, flashed power action, advanced feel for his age. CH: 68-71 mph. Circle change, near fastball arm speed, showed firm and straight action. CUT: 64-69 mph. 10/4 shape, played similar to a slider.
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Physical projection isn't tough to see. 6-foot-6, with long levers that generate fastball velocities in the mid-80s and up to 88 mph. Secondary wise he showed a sharp mid-70s breaker and feel for a changeup that flashed above average potential. Very high ceiling.
Evan Shapiro: RHP/1B, (2023) University School, OH. 6-foot-6, 220-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-86 mph; had late action and very consistent command. Showed a sharp curveball (70-71) with sweeping action. Changeup shows arm side accuracy.
Evan Shapiro: RHP/1B, (2023) University School, OH. 6-foot-6, 220-pound. Advanced on the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has a tall balance point. Curveball (73-77 mph), changeup (74-76 mph).Threw his fastball 84-87 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP; A high-follow pitcher in the state's freshman class.
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pounds. Premium projection; extra-long levers, loose, high waist.
Delivery: Tall/staggered start from the left side of the rubber; small side step to high knee, even balance point. Shoulders go uphill at separation, high front side, big extension down mound, lands in a slightly open, toe-closed, controlled finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, whippy arm action with advanced arm speed from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Steep angle creates downhill action; straight action, heavy feel. Finish in the zone.
CB: 68-73 mph. Aggressive 12/6 shape that flashed sharp, tight action. Inconsistent feel right now.
CH: 73-77 mph. Maintains aggressive arm speed; mostly straight with similar downhill tilt.
6-foot-4, 172-pound right-handed pitching prospect with premium projectability; long and lanky limbs. Came into Saturday’s first game in relief, and was electric in the role. Rocks into high leg kick and hip turn. Long arm action accelerates very fast out front, and the extension he gets to his release point increases the perceived velocity from the vantage point of the batter. Fastball, sat in the 79-80 mph range, T81, with hard downhill tilt. Shapiro is becoming a high-level prospect in the state’s 2023 class.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 172-pounds. Tall, lanky, highly projectable build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, rocker steps to the side, works in line, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long/loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws the ball downhill.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Down/tilt movement, hard action, worked throughout the zone.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, has downward bite, flashed power action, advanced feel for his age.
CH: 68-71 mph. Circle change, near fastball arm speed, showed firm and straight action.
CUT: 64-69 mph. 10/4 shape, played similar to a slider.