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.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Ryland Paxton, Laurens (SC), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Present strength in frame Delivery: Good mechanics with repeatability and mobility Arm Action: RH. Long action with a H3Q slot, good extension plays up with big arm speed, clean FB: T88, 84-86 mph. Legit carry T2415, 2237 average rpm. SL: 68-71 mph. Big depth and sweep, wipeout potential T2559, 2409 average rpm. ATH: 31.00 max vertical.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Present strength in frame
Delivery: Good mechanics with repeatability and mobility
Arm Action: RH. Long action with a H3Q slot, good extension plays up with big arm speed, clean
FB: T88, 84-86 mph. Legit carry T2415, 2237 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Big depth and sweep, wipeout potential T2559, 2409 average rpm.
ATH: 31.00 max vertical.