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.
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.
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 athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.60
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
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.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Strong, durable build, strength throughout. Delivery: Stretch-only; closed at even balance point, works crossfire down mound, closed landing. Arm Action: LH. Short draw to a high 3/4 release. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays with slight running action out of the hand. T1787, 1569 average rpm. SL: 71-74 mph. Short sweep; above-average action. T1817, 1720 average rpm. CH: 72-77 mph. Maintains arm speed well; firm, fading action. T1588, 1485 average rpm.
2/12/23
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build, round shoulders. Delivery: Slight cross body, deceptive delivery, medium leg lift into a coiled balance, drop/drive. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Showed slight sink action. T1719, 1554 average rpm. SL: 61-64 mph. 2/8 shape, around it with lower slot. T1816, 1732 average rpm. CH: 68-69 mph. Straight change. T1380, 1322 average rpm.
10/16/22
An upside arm worth mentioning is LHP Danny Kienzle (Lyons Township, 2025). The 6-foot-3, 180-pound southpaw has a lean/athletic build, still showing room for added strength in the coming years. He worked his fastball up to 79 mph, sitting mostly 75-78 mph with heavy arm-side life and a max IVB of 16.8. He showed some feel for both his curveball and changeup; with the curveball coming in off a 1/7 plane at 59-60 mph and the changeup sitting 69-71 mph with slight fading action. His final offering was a slider at 63-64 mph which played with up to 14.5” of sweep.
10/16/22
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Delivery: Medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line. Arm Action: LH. Long stab out of the glove into a 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Sinking action to the arm-side. T1776, 1733 average rpm. CB: 59-60 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T1819, 1741 average rpm. SL: 63-64 mph. Flashed sharp 2/8 action. T2003, 1838 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Feel for the pitch, plays with arm-side action. T1671, 1630 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Strong, durable build, strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch-only; closed at even balance point, works crossfire down mound, closed landing.
Arm Action: LH. Short draw to a high 3/4 release.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Plays with slight running action out of the hand. T1787, 1569 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Short sweep; above-average action. T1817, 1720 average rpm.
CH: 72-77 mph. Maintains arm speed well; firm, fading action. T1588, 1485 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build, round shoulders.
Delivery: Slight cross body, deceptive delivery, medium leg lift into a coiled balance, drop/drive.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Showed slight sink action. T1719, 1554 average rpm.
SL: 61-64 mph. 2/8 shape, around it with lower slot. T1816, 1732 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Straight change. T1380, 1322 average rpm.
An upside arm worth mentioning is LHP Danny Kienzle (Lyons Township, 2025). The 6-foot-3, 180-pound southpaw has a lean/athletic build, still showing room for added strength in the coming years. He worked his fastball up to 79 mph, sitting mostly 75-78 mph with heavy arm-side life and a max IVB of 16.8. He showed some feel for both his curveball and changeup; with the curveball coming in off a 1/7 plane at 59-60 mph and the changeup sitting 69-71 mph with slight fading action. His final offering was a slider at 63-64 mph which played with up to 14.5” of sweep.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long stab out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-79 mph. Sinking action to the arm-side. T1776, 1733 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T1819, 1741 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Flashed sharp 2/8 action. T2003, 1838 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Feel for the pitch, plays with arm-side action. T1671, 1630 average rpm.