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.
Gaige Stuckey: LHP, (2025) Miami Trace, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2438; Avg 2158). His 11/5 curveball shows gradual action. (Max spin 2655; Avg 2470).
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Gaige Stuckey: LHP/OF, (2025) TBD, OH. 5-foot-10, 135-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 69 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a high controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was average, and used a flat swing plane. Smooth from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 75 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and smooth consistent footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. On the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; showed running action and arm side command. Threw a 1/7 curveball (61-62) with gradual action. Has fading action and arm side command on his changeup (66-67).
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Gaige Stuckey: LHP, (2025) Miami Trace, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2438; Avg 2158). His 11/5 curveball shows gradual action. (Max spin 2655; Avg 2470).
Gaige Stuckey: LHP/OF, (2025) TBD, OH. 5-foot-10, 135-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 69 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a high controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was average, and used a flat swing plane. Smooth from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 75 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and smooth consistent footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. On the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; showed running action and arm side command. Threw a 1/7 curveball (61-62) with gradual action. Has fading action and arm side command on his changeup (66-67).