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.
Mason Berna: RHP/OF, (2025) Henry Abbott Technical, CT. 6-foot-3, 180-pound long lengthy build. Raw in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (24.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a low load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, used an uphill long swing plane and a front foot finish. Found some barrels with loud contacts. Pull side approach. Recorded a 60 time of 7.33 at the event. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a longer arm action. Stretch only up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with falling off downhill shoulders. Lands hard with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph; has sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 1940; Avg 1721). Had glove side control and slurvey action on his 1/7 curveball (66-68). (Max spin 1673; Avg 1663). Has a 2/8 slider (69-71) that shows late hard action and down in the zone command. (Max spin 1869; Avg 1794). Shows early action and control around the zone on his knuckleball (65-66). High ceiling off the mound.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.33
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Mason Berna: RHP/OF, (2025) Henry Abbott Technical, CT. 6-foot-3, 180-pound long lengthy build. Raw in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (24.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a low load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, used an uphill long swing plane and a front foot finish. Found some barrels with loud contacts. Pull side approach. Recorded a 60 time of 7.33 at the event. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a longer arm action. Stretch only up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with falling off downhill shoulders. Lands hard with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph; has sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 1940; Avg 1721). Had glove side control and slurvey action on his 1/7 curveball (66-68). (Max spin 1673; Avg 1663). Has a 2/8 slider (69-71) that shows late hard action and down in the zone command. (Max spin 1869; Avg 1794). Shows early action and control around the zone on his knuckleball (65-66). High ceiling off the mound.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.33