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
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.
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 athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
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 highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.8
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
64.94
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
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: OF/LHP Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong, compact frame, round/broad shoulders with strength in the lower-half. Delivery: Slow and rhythmic delivery, medium leg-lift into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower half, lands in-line towards home. Athletic mover downhill. Arm Action: LH. Athletic arm action, with 3/4 arm slot. FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Firm out of the hand, with 2-seam run. T1845, 1643 average rpm. CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 movement with depth through the zone. T2146, 2110 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Downer action that plays at the bottom of zone. T1826, 1699 average rpm.
2/10/24
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong, compact frame, round/broad shoulders with strength in the lower-half. Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, short stride. Easy effort, flat path, rhythm in the swing, looks to keep the ball on a line. 75.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 320’ max distance. Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Clean, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Attacks the baseball, active feet, athletic actions, soft hands. Run: 3.95 30-yard dash.
2/15/23
Another arm in the 2025 class to pop up was LHP/OF Jacob Dorn (Barrington). Dorn has an easy, repeatable delivery and loose, clean arm with a fastball that peaked at 82.1 mph. His curveball looks like the separator, showing advanced feel, landing for strikes 80% of the time with tight spin (2264 average rpm) and depth. He rounded out his three-pitch mix with a 71-73 mph changeup.
2/11/23
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, well proportioned from with room for more development. Hit: LHH. Wide setup, smooth quiet load and stride. Athletic hands, direct and through the baseball, on the barrel and balanced finish. Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Longer draw into a 3/4 slot. Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent, soft hands. Run: 4.09 runner in the 30-yard split.
Delivery: Easy tempo, tall and fall delivery, repeatable action, athletic finish. Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Easy 4 seam with life through the zone, for strikes. T2000, 1972 average rpm. CB: 65-66 mph. Tight spin, 1/7 shape, depth and landed for strikes. T2364, 2264 average rpm. CH: 71-74 mph. Arm side run with sink, lower left side of the mound. T1964, 1883 average rpm.
2/12/22
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned build. Delivery: Stretch only, repeatable, directional delivery. Works with rhythm and tempo. Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T76.1, 74.5-75.6 mph. Easy and clean out of the hand, late arm-side run. T1598, 1556 average rpm. CB: 59.4-60.5 mph. 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T1845, 1766 average rpm. CH: 68.3-69.7 mph. Intent to work at the bottom of the zone. T1263, 1225 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, minimal stride. Slight coil through upper half before transitioning into a level path. Power: 76.5 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 213’ max distance. Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Defense: Sees ball into the glove. Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong, compact frame, round/broad shoulders with strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Slow and rhythmic delivery, medium leg-lift into slightly coiled balance point, drop/drive lower half, lands in-line towards home. Athletic mover downhill.
Arm Action: LH. Athletic arm action, with 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Firm out of the hand, with 2-seam run. T1845, 1643 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 11/5 movement with depth through the zone. T2146, 2110 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Downer action that plays at the bottom of zone. T1826, 1699 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong, compact frame, round/broad shoulders with strength in the lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, short stride. Easy effort, flat path, rhythm in the swing, looks to keep the ball on a line. 75.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Clean, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, active feet, athletic actions, soft hands.
Run: 3.95 30-yard dash.
Another arm in the 2025 class to pop up was LHP/OF Jacob Dorn (Barrington). Dorn has an easy, repeatable delivery and loose, clean arm with a fastball that peaked at 82.1 mph. His curveball looks like the separator, showing advanced feel, landing for strikes 80% of the time with tight spin (2264 average rpm) and depth. He rounded out his three-pitch mix with a 71-73 mph changeup.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, well proportioned from with room for more development.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, smooth quiet load and stride. Athletic hands, direct and through the baseball, on the barrel and balanced finish.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Longer draw into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, plays through the ball with intent, soft hands.
Run: 4.09 runner in the 30-yard split.
Delivery: Easy tempo, tall and fall delivery, repeatable action, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean arm action from a high 3/4 slot
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Easy 4 seam with life through the zone, for strikes. T2000, 1972 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Tight spin, 1/7 shape, depth and landed for strikes. T2364, 2264 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Arm side run with sink, lower left side of the mound. T1964, 1883 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 130-pounds. Lean, well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Stretch only, repeatable, directional delivery. Works with rhythm and tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.1, 74.5-75.6 mph. Easy and clean out of the hand, late arm-side run. T1598, 1556 average rpm.
CB: 59.4-60.5 mph. 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T1845, 1766 average rpm.
CH: 68.3-69.7 mph. Intent to work at the bottom of the zone. T1263, 1225 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, minimal stride. Slight coil through upper half before transitioning into a level path.
Power: 76.5 max exit velocity, averaged 73.2 mph. 213’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Sees ball into the glove.
Run: 4.75 runner home-to-first.