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.
Hayden Linton, Rogers Heritage (AR), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 171-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame. Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half. Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, high 3/4 slot. FB: Mostly straight actions, plays with carry through the zone. SL: Plays more vertically, 11/5 shape, slurve-feel. SPLT: Mostly straight, occasional sinking action.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 171-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact, high 3/4 slot.
FB: Mostly straight actions, plays with carry through the zone.
SL: Plays more vertically, 11/5 shape, slurve-feel.
SPLT: Mostly straight, occasional sinking action.