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.
Kole Maxwell: RHP/2B, (2024) Norwalk St. Paul, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1741; Avg 1608). Throws a 10/4 slider that has late action. (Max spin 2088; Avg 2065).
10/08/22
RHP, (2024) Norwalk Catholic School, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1869; Avg 1620). His 11/5 curveball has some sweeping action. (Max spin 2083; Avg 2013).
2/12/22
Kole Maxwell: RHP/2B, (2024) Norwalk Catholic School, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 70-74 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1613; Avg 1512). His 11/5 curveball (63-64) shows slurvey action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 2017). He shows slight action on his changeup (68-69).
2/14/21
Kole Maxwell: RHP/2B, (2024) Norwalk St. Paul, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound lean frame. At the plate, Maxwell had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a flat swing plane and high finish. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 68 mph; has consistent hands, a developing exchange, and choppy feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Showed a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed and a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Changeup (61-62 mph), slider (58-61 mph).Threw his fastball 65-69 mph.
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Kole Maxwell: RHP/2B, (2024) Norwalk St. Paul, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1741; Avg 1608). Throws a 10/4 slider that has late action. (Max spin 2088; Avg 2065).
RHP, (2024) Norwalk Catholic School, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1869; Avg 1620). His 11/5 curveball has some sweeping action. (Max spin 2083; Avg 2013).
Kole Maxwell: RHP/2B, (2024) Norwalk Catholic School, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 70-74 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1613; Avg 1512). His 11/5 curveball (63-64) shows slurvey action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 2017). He shows slight action on his changeup (68-69).
Kole Maxwell: RHP/2B, (2024) Norwalk St. Paul, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound lean frame. At the plate, Maxwell had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a flat swing plane and high finish. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 68 mph; has consistent hands, a developing exchange, and choppy feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Showed a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed and a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Changeup (61-62 mph), slider (58-61 mph).Threw his fastball 65-69 mph.