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.
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.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Delivery: Full turn into higher crouched balance point, stiffer legs in landing. Arm Action: RH. Full vertical arm swing, OT slot. FB: T86, 83.4-85.4 mph. T2148, 2045 average rpm. Down angle with later run and sink. SL: 71.9-73.8 mph. T1970, 1913 average rpm. 10/4 shape with inconsistent break/command. CH: 76.2-76.7 mph. T1720, 1650 average rpm. Sharp diving action to arm side of plate.
2/27/22
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Delivery: Controlled tempo into higher knee balance point, lands inline with wide open front foot. Arm Action: Long clean arm swing, OT slot. FB: T87.00, 83-85 mph. Straight with occasional slight varying action. CB: 65-68 mph. Inconsistent shape and break; developing feel for zone. CH: 78-81 mph. Above avg. command with quality fade and sink.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Full turn into higher crouched balance point, stiffer legs in landing.
Arm Action: RH. Full vertical arm swing, OT slot.
FB: T86, 83.4-85.4 mph. T2148, 2045 average rpm. Down angle with later run and sink.
SL: 71.9-73.8 mph. T1970, 1913 average rpm. 10/4 shape with inconsistent break/command.
CH: 76.2-76.7 mph. T1720, 1650 average rpm. Sharp diving action to arm side of plate.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo into higher knee balance point, lands inline with wide open front foot.
Arm Action: Long clean arm swing, OT slot.
FB: T87.00, 83-85 mph. Straight with occasional slight varying action.
CB: 65-68 mph. Inconsistent shape and break; developing feel for zone.
CH: 78-81 mph. Above avg. command with quality fade and sink.