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.
RHP John Meier (Glenbrook South, 2024) showed off one of the stronger arms in attendance on the mound. Listed at a physical 6-foot-4, 205-pounds. Meier worked his fastball in the 83-85 mph range, playing with some ride and finish through the zone. He also showed developing feel for both a changeup and a curveball.
2/26/23
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable build. Delivery: Stretch only, fluid and easy delivery, medium and controlled leg-lift into balance point, slight drop/drive, works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Life through the zone. T2026, 1888 average rpm. CB: 66-70 mph. Developing feel, 11/5 shape. T2076, 2049 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Slight fade to arm side, slows arm speed. T1747, 1545 average rpm.
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RHP John Meier (Glenbrook South, 2024) showed off one of the stronger arms in attendance on the mound. Listed at a physical 6-foot-4, 205-pounds. Meier worked his fastball in the 83-85 mph range, playing with some ride and finish through the zone. He also showed developing feel for both a changeup and a curveball.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Well proportioned, projectable build.
Delivery: Stretch only, fluid and easy delivery, medium and controlled leg-lift into balance point, slight drop/drive, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, easy arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Life through the zone. T2026, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. Developing feel, 11/5 shape. T2076, 2049 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Slight fade to arm side, slows arm speed. T1747, 1545 average rpm.