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.
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.
Caden Scherz: OF/RHP, (2026) Mason, OH. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. (59.0 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a simple level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 83 mph; had consistent hands, a natural exchange, and quick footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1767). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2594; Avg 2488). Threw a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2581; Avg 2481).
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Caden Scherz: OF/RHP, (2026) Mason, OH. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. (59.0 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a simple level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 83 mph; had consistent hands, a natural exchange, and quick footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1767). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2594; Avg 2488). Threw a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2581; Avg 2481).