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.
Jayden Sloniker, Northrop (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build Delivery: Gets to a tall balance point w/ a slight inward turn. Drop and drive move down the slope, swings with a slightly open gate. Lands with an open toe causing some directional issues. Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm from a H 3/4 slot - solid arm speed FB: 4Seam w/ straight action, 2Seam shows arm-side run - solid command. SL: Flashes sharp action, 2/8 shape CH: Drops arm slot, creates sink ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.70 10 yard split
6/12/23
Jayden Sloniker, Northrop (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build Hit: RHH. Athletic stance. Small weight shift into the back leg during the load, small stride forward. Swing works short & direct with a line drive approach and balanced finish. Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Loose, clean arm from a H 3/4 slot. Defense: Feet work under control - on-time with the catch moving forward. Sure handed defender with a clean exchange. ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.70 in the 10 yard split.
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Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Gets to a tall balance point w/ a slight inward turn. Drop and drive move down the slope, swings with a slightly open gate. Lands with an open toe causing some directional issues.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm from a H 3/4 slot - solid arm speed
FB: 4Seam w/ straight action, 2Seam shows arm-side run - solid command.
SL: Flashes sharp action, 2/8 shape
CH: Drops arm slot, creates sink
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.70 10 yard split
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance. Small weight shift into the back leg during the load, small stride forward. Swing works short & direct with a line drive approach and balanced finish.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Loose, clean arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Feet work under control - on-time with the catch moving forward. Sure handed defender with a clean exchange.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.70 in the 10 yard split.