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.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a tall wide stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Developing bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 81.2 mph exit velocity, average 75.3 mph. 60.5 mph bat speed average. 18.2 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Run: 7.94
Pitching: Projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, lands closed, balanced clean finish.
William Zurschmiede, Floyd central, 2025, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pound long projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a tall wide stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Developing bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 81.2 mph exit velocity, average 75.3 mph. 60.5 mph bat speed average. 18.2 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.
Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Run: 7.94
Pitching: Projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, lands closed, balanced clean finish.
FB: 74-78 mph. (Max spin 1698; Avg 1636). Feel accuracy.
CB: 60-63 mph. Slurvey action. (Max spin 2028; Avg 2001).
CH: 68-71 mph.