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
Major Richardson, George Ranch (TX), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHP with solid arm action and delivery. Arm works easy, more arm speed to come. Like the stuff, believe velocity will be better adding effectiveness of mix. Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Good build with room to add strength. Lower has some present strength now. Delivery: Simple side step rocker, gathers well in back leg, cross step delivery with spin off finish after release. Occasionally arm drags. Arm Action: LH. Full circle, arm works well, easy. Upside to arm speed. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Solid down plane with tailing action present to arm side. Around zone with FB. T2179, 2092 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. Short down action. Quality pitch/finish. T1895, 1759 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Fade showing some sink action, deception present. T1499, 1469 average rpm. CUT: 71-72 mph. Short action, solid spin.
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Major Richardson, George Ranch (TX), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHP with solid arm action and delivery. Arm works easy, more arm speed to come. Like the stuff, believe velocity will be better adding effectiveness of mix. Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Good build with room to add strength. Lower has some present strength now. Hit: LHH Arm: LH.
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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: LHP/1B LHP with solid arm action and delivery. Arm works easy, more arm speed to come. Like the stuff, believe velocity will be better adding effectiveness of mix.
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Good build with room to add strength. Lower has some present strength now.
Delivery: Simple side step rocker, gathers well in back leg, cross step delivery with spin off finish after release. Occasionally arm drags.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle, arm works well, easy. Upside to arm speed.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Solid down plane with tailing action present to arm side. Around zone with FB. T2179, 2092 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Short down action. Quality pitch/finish. T1895, 1759 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fade showing some sink action, deception present. T1499, 1469 average rpm.
CUT: 71-72 mph. Short action, solid spin.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B LHP with solid arm action and delivery. Arm works easy, more arm speed to come. Like the stuff, believe velocity will be better adding effectiveness of mix.
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Good build with room to add strength. Lower has some present strength now.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.