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.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Cayden Elmore, Benton (AR), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Length to frame with present strength. Delivery: Rhythmic delivery with some effort at release. Big leg swing to balance with kick out of front foot to even land and big release. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing on back, slight lay on back before climbing to high 3/4 slot with slight head lean to clear arm. FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Downer fastball with angle. T2173, 2108 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Slight pop to release, short break with 11-5 action. T2310, 2230 average rpm. SL: 68-70 mph. Short cutter type action with swing and miss potential. T2231, 2186 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Fade to arm side with fastball tunnel. T1666, 1573 average rpm.
5/30/23
Cayden Elmore, Benton (AR), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Length to frame with present strength. Delivery: Rhythmic delivery with some offort at release. Big leg swing to balance with kickout of front foot to even land and big release. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing on back, slight lay on back before climbing to high 3/4 slot with slight head lean to clear arm. FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Downer fastball with angle. T2173, 2108 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Slight pop to release, short break qith 11-5 action. T2310, 2230 average rpm. SL: 68-70 mph. Short cutter type action with swing and miss potential. T2231, 2186 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Fade to arm side with fastball tunnel. T1666, 1573 average rpm. ATH: Infinity runner in the 60. .
5/30/23
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Length to frame with present strength. Hit: RHH Power: -Infinity max exit velocity, averaged -Infinity mph. Arm: RH. ATH: Infinity runner in the 60. .
10/22/22
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Proportional frame. Delivery: Choppy rhythm with up tempo past balance, kick out to land foot with fall off to glove side after release. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing with quick upward action, high slot with head clear to clear slot. FB: T77.6, 75-77 mph. Straight with action to glove side, controlled glove side. T2121, 2017 average rpm. CB: 66-70 mph. Early action with gradual break at the plate creating some swing and miss in game play. T2275, 2118 average rpm.
10/22/22
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Proportional frame. Delivery: Choppy rhythm with up tempo past balance, kick out to land foot with fall off to glove side after release. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing with quick upward action, high slot with head clear to clear slot. FB: T77.6, 75-77 mph. Straight with action to glove side, controlled glove side. T2121, 2017 average rpm. CB: 66-70 mph. Early action with gradual break at the plate creating some swing and miss in game play. T2275, 2118 average rpm.
1/29/22
Player Spotlight
Cayden Elmore: RHP/OF, (2026) Fountain Lake, AR. 5-foot-7, 170-pound mature proportional build. Used a consistent firm arm action and uninterrupted slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable capable on the mound, showed consistent developing arm speed with a consistent clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced clean finish. Slider (58-61 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 69-71 mph; had command around the zone both sides of the plate and slight action with straight movement. Had glove side around the zone control and gradual early action on his 11/5 curveball (58-62). Showed arm side around the zone control and early fading action on his straight changeup (65-69).
Arm: Consistent firm arm action, uninterrupted slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Projectable capable. Feel up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent developing arm speed, consistent clean arm action. Consistent balance point, in line downhill shoulders, lands square, balanced clean finish.
FB: T71. 69-71 mph. Around the zone both sides of the plate accuracy, slight action, straight movement.
CB: 58-62 mph. Glove side around the zone control, gradual early action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-69 mph. Arm side around the zone control, early fading action, straight movement.
SL: 58-61 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Length to frame with present strength.
Delivery: Rhythmic delivery with some effort at release. Big leg swing to balance with kick out of front foot to even land and big release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing on back, slight lay on back before climbing to high 3/4 slot with slight head lean to clear arm.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Downer fastball with angle. T2173, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Slight pop to release, short break with 11-5 action. T2310, 2230 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Short cutter type action with swing and miss potential. T2231, 2186 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fade to arm side with fastball tunnel. T1666, 1573 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Length to frame with present strength.
Delivery: Rhythmic delivery with some offort at release. Big leg swing to balance with kickout of front foot to even land and big release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing on back, slight lay on back before climbing to high 3/4 slot with slight head lean to clear arm.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Downer fastball with angle. T2173, 2108 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Slight pop to release, short break qith 11-5 action. T2310, 2230 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Short cutter type action with swing and miss potential. T2231, 2186 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fade to arm side with fastball tunnel. T1666, 1573 average rpm.
ATH: Infinity runner in the 60. .
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Length to frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH
Power: -Infinity max exit velocity, averaged -Infinity mph.
Arm: RH.
ATH: Infinity runner in the 60. .
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Choppy rhythm with up tempo past balance, kick out to land foot with fall off to glove side after release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing with quick upward action, high slot with head clear to clear slot.
FB: T77.6, 75-77 mph. Straight with action to glove side, controlled glove side. T2121, 2017 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Early action with gradual break at the plate creating some swing and miss in game play. T2275, 2118 average rpm.
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Choppy rhythm with up tempo past balance, kick out to land foot with fall off to glove side after release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing with quick upward action, high slot with head clear to clear slot.
FB: T77.6, 75-77 mph. Straight with action to glove side, controlled glove side. T2121, 2017 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Early action with gradual break at the plate creating some swing and miss in game play. T2275, 2118 average rpm.
Player Spotlight
Cayden Elmore: RHP/OF, (2026) Fountain Lake, AR. 5-foot-7, 170-pound mature proportional build. Used a consistent firm arm action and uninterrupted slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable capable on the mound, showed consistent developing arm speed with a consistent clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced clean finish. Slider (58-61 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 69-71 mph; had command around the zone both sides of the plate and slight action with straight movement. Had glove side around the zone control and gradual early action on his 11/5 curveball (58-62). Showed arm side around the zone control and early fading action on his straight changeup (65-69).
Scout Evaluation
Cayden Elmore, Fountain Lake, 2026, AR
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 170-pound mature proportional build.
Arm: Consistent firm arm action, uninterrupted slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Projectable capable. Feel up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent developing arm speed, consistent clean arm action. Consistent balance point, in line downhill shoulders, lands square, balanced clean finish.
FB: T71. 69-71 mph. Around the zone both sides of the plate accuracy, slight action, straight movement.
CB: 58-62 mph. Glove side around the zone control, gradual early action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-69 mph. Arm side around the zone control, early fading action, straight movement.
SL: 58-61 mph.