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.
(‘26, Avon) Mitchell would throw a clean 7th inning to shut the book on a Avon Orioles victory. The 6’8 250 RHP would collect 2 strikeouts while putting the side down in order. Mitchell would work in the 84-85 range in his one inning, would mainly use a mid 70s breaking ball although he only threw a couple. Mitchell has been up to 88 and I suspect he wasn't using all his effort in his inning of work. Look for the velo to gradually climb as the season moves forward for the sophomore.
3/05/23
Position Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-7, 220-pounds. Ultra-projectable frame Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Some effort in the delivery - things will clean up as he matures and starts to coordinate the frame better, serious upside. Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Some life, average to below FB command T2260, 2136 average rpm. CB: 69-72 mph. Flashes sharp action but overall is inconsistent at this point. T2224, 2161 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. T1469, 1329 average rpm.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.
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Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 220-pounds. Ultra-projectable frame
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Some effort in the delivery - things will clean up as he matures and starts to coordinate the frame better, serious upside.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Some life, average to below FB command T2260, 2136 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Flashes sharp action but overall is inconsistent at this point. T2224, 2161 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. T1469, 1329 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.