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.
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.
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
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.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
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8/22/24
RHP Bralen Mitcham (Lincoln-Way East, 2025) showed a polished three-pitch mix during his ‘pen. A 6-foot-1, 187-pound frame with some strength throughout, Mitcham’s fastball sat 80-81 mph with mostly straight actions. He showed feel for two breaking balls; a slider with short, horizontal break, and a curveball with 11/5 shape that played towards the bottom of the zone.
7/17/24
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Athletic build with room to fill out. Delivery: Short, simple delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, lands inline. Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight actions, locates repeatedly to the glove side. Has some life out of the hand. T2028, 1917 average rpm. CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2139, 2075 average rpm. SL: 68-73 mph. Thrown with intent, shorter lateral action. T2270, 2269 average rpm.
2/19/24
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 187-pounds. Proportional build. Delivery: Balanced leg lift, intent downhill, leg swing finish. Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop, 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Mostly straight. T2048, 1947 average rpm. CB: 63-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 action with depth at times. T2360, 2215 average rpm. SL: 66-72 mph. Short lateral action, feel for the zone. T2143, 2009 average rpm. CH: 69-72 mph. Heavy arm-side run, feel for the zone. T1622, 1521 average rpm.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable frame. Delivery: Sidestep into medium leg lift, in-line stride, uptempo delivery, efforty. Arm Action: RH. Quick, in-line arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Some life with running action. T2066, 1999 average rpm. CB: 62-63 mph. Big 12/6 break, some sharpness. T2153, 2136 average rpm. SPLT: 66-68 mph. Some feel, late depth.
3/13/21
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Delivery: Slow, rhythmic tempo, drop and drive delivery, long stride, lands square, balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Mostly straight, strikes. CB: 53-55 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. CH: 60-61 mph. Arm side fade, plays arm side.
6/29/20
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-6, 118-pounds. Small frame, lean build. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, works in line. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T65, 60-64 mph. Plays straight. CB: 51-52 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. CH: 53-56 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays straight.
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RHP Bralen Mitcham (Lincoln-Way East, 2025) showed a polished three-pitch mix during his ‘pen. A 6-foot-1, 187-pound frame with some strength throughout, Mitcham’s fastball sat 80-81 mph with mostly straight actions. He showed feel for two breaking balls; a slider with short, horizontal break, and a curveball with 11/5 shape that played towards the bottom of the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Athletic build with room to fill out.
Delivery: Short, simple delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Mostly straight actions, locates repeatedly to the glove side. Has some life out of the hand. T2028, 1917 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2139, 2075 average rpm.
SL: 68-73 mph. Thrown with intent, shorter lateral action. T2270, 2269 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 187-pounds. Proportional build.
Delivery: Balanced leg lift, intent downhill, leg swing finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Mostly straight. T2048, 1947 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. Gradual 11/5 action with depth at times. T2360, 2215 average rpm.
SL: 66-72 mph. Short lateral action, feel for the zone. T2143, 2009 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Heavy arm-side run, feel for the zone. T1622, 1521 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable frame.
Delivery: Sidestep into medium leg lift, in-line stride, uptempo delivery, efforty.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, in-line arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Some life with running action. T2066, 1999 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Big 12/6 break, some sharpness. T2153, 2136 average rpm.
SPLT: 66-68 mph. Some feel, late depth.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Slow, rhythmic tempo, drop and drive delivery, long stride, lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Mostly straight, strikes.
CB: 53-55 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 60-61 mph. Arm side fade, plays arm side.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-6, 118-pounds. Small frame, lean build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort, works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T65, 60-64 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 51-52 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.
CH: 53-56 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays straight.