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.
Ryan Whitley, Tift County (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 5-8, 168-pounds. Delivery: Short stride with quick release. Arm Action: RH. Over the top with some whip. FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Arm-side run with fade. T2078, 1858 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. 12/6 breaker that pairs well off the FB. T2292, 2149 average rpm. SL: 76-79 mph. Legit sweeper with feel for spin. T2350, 2339 average rpm. CH: 79-80 mph. Killed spin, shows late arm-side tumble. T1608, 1433 average rpm.
8/31/24
Cade Sutton, Pickens County (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: 3B Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Hit: RHH. slightly open stance, stays upright with a small toe tap power to the pull side, linear bat path 67.9 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 334' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Over the top with 3/4 arm slot. Defense: Gets in front of the ball well, and follows through. ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60.
6/11/24
Ryan Whitley, Tift County (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Delivery: Simple wind-up/stretch movements. Arm Action: RH. Over the top, and 3/4 arm slot FB: T86, 83-86 mph. works in on RHH w/ run. T2056, 1870 average rpm. CB: 73-76 mph. Late break. Good CMD up in the zone. T2662, 2442 average rpm. SL: Sets up outer-half and falls off the table across the plate.
2/19/24
Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Hit: RHH. Slightly open base with weight stacked on rear leg. Hands extended away from body with knob pointed toward catcher. Short stride with hands direct to ball. Barrel stays on plane and through the zone. Bend in levers through pre-contact. Firm front side at and post-contact. Longer, whippy finish. 61.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 269' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. 3/4 slot release with high intent. Controlled, repeatable gloveside follow. Defense: Active feet through prep step and approach on ball. Athletic mover in all directions. Fields in middle of base, brings ball up to belt. Works momentum through ball and through throws.
6/30/23
Uncommitted. 5-9 155 lb. Whitley is quickly making a name for himself with another stellar performance with SEB Prime. Whitley possesses a 4 pitch mix that is among the top in his class. His fastball has some serious life to it. The curveball and slider play very well off the fastball. Whitley’s best pitch is his change up, he can throw it in any count, he can throw it to any spot. He can do what he wants to with that pitch. That 4 pitch mix makes it almost a guessing game for hitters at the plate. He is very proportionally built with more to come as he fills out his body even more. Whitley is definitely one to follow throughout the summer and going into his junior year of high school.
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Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-8, 168-pounds.
Delivery: Short stride with quick release.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top with some whip.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Arm-side run with fade. T2078, 1858 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. 12/6 breaker that pairs well off the FB. T2292, 2149 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. Legit sweeper with feel for spin. T2350, 2339 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Killed spin, shows late arm-side tumble. T1608, 1433 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. slightly open stance, stays upright with a small toe tap power to the pull side, linear bat path 67.9 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Over the top with 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Gets in front of the ball well, and follows through.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Simple wind-up/stretch movements.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top, and 3/4 arm slot
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. works in on RHH w/ run. T2056, 1870 average rpm.
CB: 73-76 mph. Late break. Good CMD up in the zone. T2662, 2442 average rpm.
SL: Sets up outer-half and falls off the table across the plate.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open base with weight stacked on rear leg. Hands extended away from body with knob pointed toward catcher. Short stride with hands direct to ball. Barrel stays on plane and through the zone. Bend in levers through pre-contact. Firm front side at and post-contact. Longer, whippy finish. 61.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 269' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. 3/4 slot release with high intent. Controlled, repeatable gloveside follow.
Defense: Active feet through prep step and approach on ball. Athletic mover in all directions. Fields in middle of base, brings ball up to belt. Works momentum through ball and through throws.