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.
Michael McCullough, Southern Academy (AL), 2026 Positional Profile: 1B/OF Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Physical frame, strong lower half. Delivery: Clean actions. Good lower half. Arm Action: LH. Mid 3/4 slot FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Has some glove side cut T1953, 1877 average rpm. CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 action with depth. Got in on right hand hitter T2147, 2025 average rpm. CH: 71-71 mph. Played well off FB. Good pitch with some armside fade. T1520, 1520 average rpm. ATH: 8.04 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
7/11/23
Michael McCullough, Southern Academy (AL), 2026 Positional Profile: 1B/OF Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Physical frame, strong lower half. Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Middle to pullside approach from a slightly uphill path. 68.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 281' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. OF-78 mph. OF- Longer slot from a higher 3/4 slot. IF- higher 3/4 slot. Defense: OF- Developing feet but shows natural instincts. IF- Developing footwork around the bag. ATH: 8.04 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Michael McCullough, Southern Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Physical frame, strong lower half.
Delivery: Clean actions. Good lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Mid 3/4 slot
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Has some glove side cut T1953, 1877 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 action with depth. Got in on right hand hitter T2147, 2025 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Played well off FB. Good pitch with some armside fade. T1520, 1520 average rpm.
ATH: 8.04 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Michael McCullough, Southern Academy (AL), 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Physical frame, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Middle to pullside approach from a slightly uphill path. 68.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 281' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. OF-78 mph. OF- Longer slot from a higher 3/4 slot. IF- higher 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF- Developing feet but shows natural instincts. IF- Developing footwork around the bag.
ATH: 8.04 runner in the 60. 1.89 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.