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.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, moderate arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, an athletic upright finish.
FB: 76-79 T 79.8 mph. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2036). Arm side accuracy.
Micah Vessely, Greenwood Community High School, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound lean frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, longer clean arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, upright finish.
FB: 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2208; Avg 2125). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy, slight running action.
Micah Vessely, Greenwood Community, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound lanky build.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, moderate arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, an athletic upright finish.
FB: 76-79 T 79.8 mph. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2036). Arm side accuracy.
CB: 66-67 mph. Tight slurvey action. (Max spin 2605; Avg 2523).
CH: 74 mph. Arm side control, fading action.
Micah Vessely, Greenwood Community High School, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound lean frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, longer clean arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, upright finish.
FB: 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2208; Avg 2125). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 64-66 mph. Tight slurvey action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2672; Avg 2590).
CH: 74-76 mph.