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.
Hit: (LHH) Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, inside-out swing. Opposite field approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 82.10 mph. 69.16 mph bat speed average. 23.67 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, quick footwork, packing exchange. Laterally, his movements were average.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, short arm action. Strong balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, an upright finish.
FB: T76. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 1993; Avg 1871). Up in the zone accuracy.
CB: 63-65 mph.
CH: 66-68 mph.
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AJ Brinson, Bloomington South, 2022, IN
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound lean frame.
Hit: (LHH) Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, inside-out swing. Opposite field approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 82.10 mph. 69.16 mph bat speed average. 23.67 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, quick footwork, packing exchange. Laterally, his movements were average.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, short arm action. Strong balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, an upright finish.
FB: T76. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 1993; Avg 1871). Up in the zone accuracy.
CB: 63-65 mph.
CH: 66-68 mph.