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.
Benton Tatum, Midlothian (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-3, 173-pounds. Long, lanky frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: LH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Fastball has natural run. T1852, 1729 average rpm. CB: 66-68 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2129, 2076 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. Slider has sharp break. T2079, 1985 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. Changeup has late fade. T1754, 1754 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 173-pounds. Long, lanky frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Fastball has natural run. T1852, 1729 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2129, 2076 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Slider has sharp break. T2079, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Changeup has late fade. T1754, 1754 average rpm.