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
Brayden Menard: RHP/OF, (2026) Moses Brown High School, RI. 170-pound lean athletic build. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has in line shoulder and strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; showed both sides of the plate control and plus action with straight movement. (Max spin 2056; Avg 1975). Showed arm side control and fading swing and miss action on his changeup (72-74). Lots of projection off the mound.
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Brayden Menard: RHP, (2026) Moses Brown,. 6-foot-3, 160-pound lean projectable build. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is flashed, uses a rotational swing plane and balanced finish. He found a couple of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid projectable in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 75 mph; showed soft sure hands, smooth consistent feet, and a twitchy clean exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball to the side. Had a loose arm action and athletic slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.69 in the 60-yard dash. Confident projectable on the mound, showed a clean arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 1947; Avg 1865).
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Brayden Menard: RHP/OF, (2026) Moses Brown High School, RI. 170-pound lean athletic build. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has in line shoulder and strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; showed both sides of the plate control and plus action with straight movement. (Max spin 2056; Avg 1975). Showed arm side control and fading swing and miss action on his changeup (72-74). Lots of projection off the mound.