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
Kade Marcantonio: 3B/RHP, (2025) Mark T. Sheehan, CT. 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic projectable build. Projectable and athletic in the box, Marcantonio had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (71.8 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a high controlled load, then used a small stride. Had quick developing bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 84 mph; showed developing athletic feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.16. Projectable on the mound, showing above average developing arm speed he used a loose quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-83 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2152; Avg 2045). His changeup (72-73) showed arm side command and gradual fading action. His slider (72-73) had slurvey action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 2257; Avg 2198).
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Kade Marcantonio: 3B/RHP, (2025) Mark T. Sheehan, CT. 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic projectable build. Projectable and athletic in the box, Marcantonio had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (71.8 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a high controlled load, then used a small stride. Had quick developing bat speed, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 84 mph; showed developing athletic feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.16. Projectable on the mound, showing above average developing arm speed he used a loose quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-83 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2152; Avg 2045). His changeup (72-73) showed arm side command and gradual fading action. His slider (72-73) had slurvey action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 2257; Avg 2198).