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
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.
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
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.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled small load, then uses a controlled stride. Raw bat speed. High finish, loose long swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 92.1 mph exit velocity, average 81.0 mph. 67.1 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, in control footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 78 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders.
FB: 73-76 T 78 mph. (Max spin 2155; Avg 1940). Arm side accuracy, slight running action.
Spencer Childers, Kankakee Valley, 2024, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 200-pound long projectable frame.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled small load, then uses a controlled stride. Raw bat speed. High finish, loose long swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 92.1 mph exit velocity, average 81.0 mph. 67.1 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, in control footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 78 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders.
FB: 73-76 T 78 mph. (Max spin 2155; Avg 1940). Arm side accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 60-62 mph. Sweeping action. (Max spin 2339; Avg 2262).