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.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Pitching: Solid. Stretch only delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, moderate arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft.
FB: T84 83-84 mph. (Max spin 2066; Avg 1944). Arm side accuracy, slight running action.
Pitching: Solid. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, longer arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, recoil finish.
Noah Bradbury, Carmel, 2023, IN
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pound strong frame.
Pitching: Solid. Stretch only delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, moderate arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft.
FB: T84 83-84 mph. (Max spin 2066; Avg 1944). Arm side accuracy, slight running action.
SL: 69-70 mph. Tight movement. (Max spin 1827; Avg 1791).
Noah Bradbury, Carmel High School, 2023, IN
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 190-pound long projectable frame.
Pitching: Solid. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, longer arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, recoil finish.
FB: 83-84 mph. (Max spin 1932; Avg 1873). Some feel accuracy.
CB: 67-70 mph. Some tight action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1975).
SL: (Max spin 1928; Avg 1806).