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
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Jayden Forbes, Menomonee Falls (WI), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 203-pounds. Delivery: Stretch only, high hands, high leg lift, some sink in back leg, rides down mound. Arm Action: RH. Short arc, compact action, 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 81-83 mph. True 4-seam backspin with carry through the zone. T2094, 1876 average rpm. SL: 68-69 mph. Some later break, can land for strikes and expand for chase. T2018, 1962 average rpm. CUT: 80-80 mph. Developing feel, some cutting action, flashed the ability to land in zone.
2/24/24
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong build with good proportions, will add some. Delivery: 3B side of rubber, high tuck with balance, good direction to the plate. Arm Action: RH. Medium draw, up on time. FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Downhill through spots, good touch and feel, some natural cut. T2476, 2361 average rpm. SL: 72-74 mph. Short quick breaker with lateral break, can land and expand the zone with the pitch. T2324, 2292 average rpm. CH: 76-79 mph. Good sell with arm speed. T2263, 2202 average rpm. CUT: 77-80 mph. Short quick breaker, shorter version of the slider.
7/14/23
6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. Forbes shined on the mound Friday night picking up eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched while only allowing one run. Forbes worked through a high ¾ slot with a short, clean arm action with effort. Pitched out of the stretch, high leg lift, lands towards the left-handed batter’s box, tall and fall approach. Heavy usage of the fastball which sat in the low 80s, topping out at 83 mph with arm-side run, being very effective in the top of the zone. A name to keep an eye on in the Spring.
3/18/23
Forbes is listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pound pitching prospect with a four pitch arsenal. First, his 80-81 mph fastball from a three-quarter slot works to areas of the zone to set up his secondary offerings. He’s got a short quick lateral breaking cutter, a slider with 10/4 shape, and a changeup with heavy late fade at the plate. Forbes is an interesting prospect with a feel to pitch
3/18/23
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle into a 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T2254, 2050 average rpm. SL: 72-75 mph. 10/4 shape, short action. T2148, 2124 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Plays with heavy and late fade at times. T1974, 1808 average rpm. CUT: 79-80 mph. Short, lateral action.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 203-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, high hands, high leg lift, some sink in back leg, rides down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arc, compact action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. True 4-seam backspin with carry through the zone. T2094, 1876 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Some later break, can land for strikes and expand for chase. T2018, 1962 average rpm.
CUT: 80-80 mph. Developing feel, some cutting action, flashed the ability to land in zone.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong build with good proportions, will add some.
Delivery: 3B side of rubber, high tuck with balance, good direction to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Medium draw, up on time.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Downhill through spots, good touch and feel, some natural cut. T2476, 2361 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Short quick breaker with lateral break, can land and expand the zone with the pitch. T2324, 2292 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Good sell with arm speed. T2263, 2202 average rpm.
CUT: 77-80 mph. Short quick breaker, shorter version of the slider.
6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. Forbes shined on the mound Friday night picking up eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched while only allowing one run. Forbes worked through a high ¾ slot with a short, clean arm action with effort. Pitched out of the stretch, high leg lift, lands towards the left-handed batter’s box, tall and fall approach. Heavy usage of the fastball which sat in the low 80s, topping out at 83 mph with arm-side run, being very effective in the top of the zone. A name to keep an eye on in the Spring.
Forbes is listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pound pitching prospect with a four pitch arsenal. First, his 80-81 mph fastball from a three-quarter slot works to areas of the zone to set up his secondary offerings. He’s got a short quick lateral breaking cutter, a slider with 10/4 shape, and a changeup with heavy late fade at the plate. Forbes is an interesting prospect with a feel to pitch
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, high leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T2254, 2050 average rpm.
SL: 72-75 mph. 10/4 shape, short action. T2148, 2124 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Plays with heavy and late fade at times. T1974, 1808 average rpm.
CUT: 79-80 mph. Short, lateral action.