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.
Jack Burkhardt, Tenino (WA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-6, 210-pounds. Delivery: Tall RH showcased full wind from center of the rubber. High hand set as head remains locked on target throughout. Frame allows lower half to work down mound. Strong lead leg block with armspeed out front. Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action through hand break at letters. High 3/4 slot release with loose gloveside follow. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. T1615, 1542 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. T1808, 1728 average rpm.
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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/1B
Body: 6-6, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Tall RH showcased full wind from center of the rubber. High hand set as head remains locked on target throughout. Frame allows lower half to work down mound. Strong lead leg block with armspeed out front.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm action through hand break at letters. High 3/4 slot release with loose gloveside follow.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. T1615, 1542 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. T1808, 1728 average rpm.