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.
Samuel Yoder, Marlington (OH), 2025 Walsh university Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-6, 215-pounds. Long, XL Frame. Delivery: Short stride, some effort. repeatable. Arm Action: RH. Short, athletic arm action. FB: T85, 81-84 mph. T1908, 1773 average rpm. SL: 76-78 mph. T1809, 1717 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. T1817, 1636 average rpm.
2/04/24
Samuel Yoder: RHP/OF, (2025) Marlington, OH. 6-foot-6, 215-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent compact arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1944; Avg 1786).
2/04/23
Samuel Yoder: RHP/3B, (2025) Marlington, OH. 6-foot-5, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has downhill shoulder and strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1657; Avg 1561). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1766; Avg 1702). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 1756; Avg 1724).
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-6, 215-pounds. Long, XL Frame.
Delivery: Short stride, some effort. repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Short, athletic arm action.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. T1908, 1773 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. T1809, 1717 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. T1817, 1636 average rpm.
Samuel Yoder: RHP/OF, (2025) Marlington, OH. 6-foot-6, 215-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent compact arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1944; Avg 1786).
Samuel Yoder: RHP/3B, (2025) Marlington, OH. 6-foot-5, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has downhill shoulder and strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1657; Avg 1561). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1766; Avg 1702). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 1756; Avg 1724).