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.
Sam Boardwine: LHP/OF, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Threw his fastball 82-86 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 2122; Avg 1876). His 1/7 curveball (63-66) has gradual action. (Max spin 2304; Avg 2198).
6/08/21
Sam Boardwine: LHP/OF, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Curveball (67-71 mph), changeup (75-78 mph). Sat with his fastball at 83-85 mph.
2/21/21
Sam Boardwine: LHP/OF, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Boardwine had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a flat swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 83 mph; had athletic developing footwork, a developing exchange, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. On the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-81 mph; had running action and arm side command. Had gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (62-65). Showed arm side control and fading action on his changeup (70-72).
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Sam Boardwine: LHP/OF, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Threw his fastball 82-86 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 2122; Avg 1876). His 1/7 curveball (63-66) has gradual action. (Max spin 2304; Avg 2198).
Sam Boardwine: LHP/OF, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Curveball (67-71 mph), changeup (75-78 mph). Sat with his fastball at 83-85 mph.
Sam Boardwine: LHP/OF, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Boardwine had an exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a flat swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 83 mph; had athletic developing footwork, a developing exchange, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. On the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-81 mph; had running action and arm side command. Had gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (62-65). Showed arm side control and fading action on his changeup (70-72).