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.
Miles Whitesell: RHP/1B, (2024) Centerville, OH. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2470; Avg 2295). Shows slight swing and miss action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2405; Avg 2309).
2/19/23
Miles Whitesell: RHP/1B, (2024) Centerville, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2404; Avg 2314). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 2277; Avg 2277).
7/19/22
Miles Whitesell: RHP/1B, (2024) Centerville, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-84 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2239; Avg 2088). Throws a 11/5 curveball (68-70) that has some sweeping action. (Max spin 2353; Avg 2206).
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Miles Whitesell: RHP/1B, (2024) Centerville, OH. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2470; Avg 2295). Shows slight swing and miss action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2405; Avg 2309).
Miles Whitesell: RHP/1B, (2024) Centerville, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2404; Avg 2314). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 2277; Avg 2277).
Miles Whitesell: RHP/1B, (2024) Centerville, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-84 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2239; Avg 2088). Throws a 11/5 curveball (68-70) that has some sweeping action. (Max spin 2353; Avg 2206).